Salesforce Metadata API
The Salesforce Metadata API is a SOAP-based API that enables developers to retrieve, deploy, create, update, and delete customizations for Salesforce organizations. It is the foundation for tools like Salesforce CLI, Ant Migration Tool, and CI/CD pipelines.
Documentation
Documentation
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.api_meta.meta/api_meta/
GettingStarted
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.api_meta.meta/api_meta/meta_quickstart.htm
APIReference
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.api_meta.meta/api_meta/meta_types_list.htm
Authentication
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.api_meta.meta/api_meta/meta_auth.htm