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Import MuleSoft APIs into Salesforce

Guides & Tutorialsby Kevin Han MuleSoft
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How to Import MuleSoft APIs with API Catalog for Salesforce Integration

This guide walks through importing MuleSoft APIs into Salesforce's API Catalog to enable use with Salesforce Flow and Agentforce. It covers establishing a trusted relationship between Salesforce and Anypoint Platform, configuring capabilities, importing APIs, and securing the integration. It's designed for Salesforce and MuleSoft administrators who need to connect these two platforms securely.

Why This Is Worth Reading

This resource provides an official, step-by-step walkthrough from MuleSoft that bridges a common integration gap between MuleSoft and Salesforce ecosystems. It covers the entire setup process, including the often-overlooked security and configuration steps, ensuring a production-ready integration from the start.

What You'll Learn

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Establish a trusted relationship between Salesforce and Anypoint Platform using tenant keys and org IDs

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Enable invocable actions and Einstein AI capabilities to unlock advanced Agentforce functionality

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This is a tutorial on how to import MuleSoft APIs as Connectors into Salesforce via API Catalog functionality - this allows for use for Salesforce Flow and Agentforce.

Original Article

https://blogs.mulesoft.com/dev-guides/how-to-import-mulesoft-apis-with-api-catalog/

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Import tagged APIs from Anypoint Exchange into Salesforce's API Catalog using a specific naming convention

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Automatically sync MuleSoft APIs to generate named credentials, external services, and Apex classes in Salesforce

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Manage API access and permissions through API Manager to control which users and business groups can invoke APIs

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Monitor and maintain the integration post-deployment using security best practices and performance tracking

Prerequisites

  • Salesforce org with Admin access
  • MuleSoft Anypoint Platform account with org admin privileges
  • Access to Anypoint Exchange to publish or manage APIs
  • APIs tagged with 'sf-api-catalog' in Anypoint Exchange
  • Consumer Endpoints configured in API Manager for target APIs

How It Works

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Establish a Trusted Relationship

Learn how to exchange tenant keys between Salesforce and Anypoint Platform to enable secure bidirectional communication. Covers obtaining the Salesforce org tenant key, entering it in Anypoint Platform, and completing the connection setup.

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Enable Specific Capabilities

Understand how to activate invocable actions and Einstein AI integration features in Anypoint Platform. This section explains toggling capabilities needed for RPA, Composer flows, and intelligent document processing.

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Enable the Trusted Relationship

Configure the trusted relationship toggle in Anypoint Platform's Access Management section. Includes selecting the Business Group and finalizing security settings for your Salesforce org.

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Import APIs into the API Catalog

Discover how to prepare and import MuleSoft APIs from Anypoint Exchange into Salesforce. Covers required tagging conventions (sf-api-catalog), Consumer Endpoint configuration, and access management through API Manager.

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Sync Mule APIs from Anypoint Exchange

Execute the sync process in Salesforce that automatically creates named credentials, external services, and Apex classes. This step transforms imported APIs into invocable resources in Salesforce.

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Manage and Secure the Integration

Establish ongoing governance, including admin permissions verification, monitoring API usage and performance, and maintaining security standards throughout the integration lifecycle.

When to Use This

Expected completion time is approximately 30-45 minutes for the full setup process. This guide is suitable for intermediate-to-advanced users with experience administering both Salesforce and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform environments.

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Version
v1.0.0
Published
5/24/2026
Updated
5/24/2026