Salesforce CLI Org Launcher
Effective date: July 3, 2026
Salesforce CLI Org Launcher is a local-first Chrome extension for launching Salesforce CLI authenticated orgs. It does not sell user data, display ads, or use third-party analytics.
Data the Extension Handles
The extension may display and locally cache Salesforce CLI org metadata available on the user's machine, including org aliases, usernames, org IDs, instance URLs, project names, and Salesforce CLI status information.
The extension also stores local preferences such as favorites, custom org groups, expanded UI sections, theme preference, project root folders, and cache duration.
How Data Is Stored
Extension settings and cached org metadata are stored in Chrome extension local storage on the user's device.
The companion native host runs locally and communicates with the extension through Chrome Native Messaging. The native host uses Salesforce CLI installed on the same machine.
Data Sharing
The extension does not transmit Salesforce org metadata to the developer, to third-party analytics providers, or to advertising networks.
When a user opens an org, Salesforce CLI and the user's browser may communicate with Salesforce services as part of the normal Salesforce authentication and org-opening flow.
Permissions
- storage: saves local preferences and cached org metadata.
- nativeMessaging: communicates with the installed local companion native host.
The extension does not request permission to read or change data on all websites.
Companion Native Host
Chrome extensions cannot silently install native messaging hosts. Users must install the companion native host once per machine. The native host runs locally and is required for Salesforce CLI integration.
Data Removal
Users can remove stored extension data by uninstalling the extension from Chrome. Users can also uninstall the companion native host using the platform-specific uninstall process or by removing the installed native host files and registry or manifest entry.
Contact
Created by Kiran Markad. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiranmarkad