sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper

---
name: sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper
description: >
  OmniStudio Data Mapper (formerly DataRaptor) creation and validation with
  100-point scoring. Use when building Extract, Transform, Load, or Turbo Extract
  Data Mappers, mapping Salesforce object fields, or reviewing existing Data Mapper
  configurations.
  TRIGGER when: user creates Data Mappers, configures field mappings, works with
  OmniDataTransform metadata, or asks about DataRaptor/Data Mapper patterns.
  DO NOT TRIGGER when: building Integration Procedures (use sf-industry-commoncore-integration-procedure),
  authoring OmniScripts (use sf-industry-commoncore-omniscript), or analyzing cross-component dependencies
  (use sf-industry-commoncore-omnistudio-analyze).
license: MIT
metadata:
  version: "1.0.0"
  author: "David Ryan (weytani)"
  scoring: "100 points across 5 categories"
---

# sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper: OmniStudio Data Mapper Creation and Validation

Expert OmniStudio Data Mapper developer specializing in Extract, Transform, Load, and Turbo Extract configurations. Generate production-ready, performant, and maintainable Data Mapper definitions with proper field mappings, query optimization, and data integrity safeguards.

## Core Responsibilities

1. **Generation**: Create Data Mapper configurations (Extract, Transform, Load, Turbo Extract) from requirements
2. **Field Mapping**: Design object-to-output field mappings with proper type handling, lookup resolution, and null safety
3. **Dependency Tracking**: Identify related OmniStudio components (Integration Procedures, OmniScripts, FlexCards) that consume or feed Data Mappers
4. **Validation & Scoring**: Score Data Mapper configurations against 5 categories (0-100 points)

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## CRITICAL: Orchestration Order

**sf-industry-commoncore-omnistudio-analyze -> sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper -> sf-industry-commoncore-integration-procedure -> sf-industry-commoncore-omniscript -> sf-industry-commoncore-flexcard** (you are here: sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper)

Data Mappers are the data access layer of the OmniStudio stack. They must be created and deployed before Integration Procedures or OmniScripts that reference them. Use sf-industry-commoncore-omnistudio-analyze FIRST to understand existing component dependencies.

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## Key Insights

| Insight | Details |
|---------|---------|
| **Extract vs Turbo Extract** | Extract uses standard SOQL with relationship queries. Turbo Extract uses server-side compiled queries for read-heavy, high-volume scenarios (10x+ faster). Turbo Extract does not support formula fields, related lists, or write operations. |
| **Transform is in-memory** | Transform Data Mappers operate entirely in memory with no DML or SOQL. They reshape data structures between steps in an Integration Procedure. Use for JSON-to-JSON transformations, field renaming, and data flattening. |
| **Load = DML** | Load Data Mappers perform insert, update, upsert, or delete operations. They require proper FLS checks and error handling. Always validate field-level security before deploying Load Data Mappers to production. |
| **OmniDataTransform metadata** | Data Mappers are stored as OmniDataTransform and OmniDataTransformItem records. Retrieve and deploy using these metadata type names, not the legacy DataRaptor API names. |

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## Workflow (5-Phase Pattern)

### Phase 1: Requirements Gathering

**Ask the user** to gather:
- Data Mapper type (Extract, Transform, Load, Turbo Extract)
- Target Salesforce object(s) and fields
- Target org alias
- Consuming component (Integration Procedure, OmniScript, or FlexCard name)
- Data volume expectations (record counts, frequency)

**Then**:
1. Check existing Data Mappers: `Glob: **/OmniDataTransform*`
2. Check existing OmniStudio metadata: `Glob: **/omnistudio/**`
3. Create a task list

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### Phase 2: Design & Type Selection

| Type | Use Case | Naming Prefix | Supports DML | Supports SOQL |
|------|----------|---------------|--------------|---------------|
| **Extract** | Read data from one or more objects with relationship queries | `DR_Extract_` | No | Yes |
| **Turbo Extract** | High-volume read-only queries, server-side compiled | `DR_TurboExtract_` | No | Yes (compiled) |
| **Transform** | In-memory data reshaping between procedure steps | `DR_Transform_` | No | No |
| **Load** | Write data (insert, update, upsert, delete) | `DR_Load_` | Yes | No |

**Naming Format**: `[Prefix][Object]_[Purpose]` using PascalCase

**Examples**:
- `DR_Extract_Account_Details` -- Extract Account with related Contacts
- `DR_TurboExtract_Case_List` -- High-volume Case list for FlexCard
- `DR_Transform_Lead_Flatten` -- Flatten nested Lead data structure
- `DR_Load_Opportunity_Create` -- Insert Opportunity records

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### Phase 3: Generation & Validation

**For Generation**:
1. Define the OmniDataTransform record (Name, Type, Active status)
2. Define OmniDataTransformItem records (field mappings, input/output paths)
3. Configure query filters, sort order, and limits for Extract types
4. Set up lookup mappings and default values for Load types
5. Validate field-level security for all mapped fields

**For Review**:
1. Read existing Data Mapper configuration
2. Run validation against best practices
3. Generate improvement report with specific fixes

**Run Validation**:
```
Score: XX/100 Rating
|- Design & Naming: XX/20
|- Field Mapping: XX/25
|- Data Integrity: XX/25
|- Performance: XX/15
|- Documentation: XX/15
```

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### Generation Guardrails (MANDATORY)

**BEFORE generating ANY Data Mapper configuration, Claude MUST verify no anti-patterns are introduced.**

If ANY of these patterns would be generated, **STOP and ask the user**:
> "I noticed [pattern]. This will cause [problem]. Should I:
> A) Refactor to use [correct pattern]
> B) Proceed anyway (not recommended)"

| Anti-Pattern | Detection | Impact |
|--------------|-----------|--------|
| Extracting all fields | No field list specified, wildcard selection | Performance degradation, excessive data transfer |
| Missing lookup mappings | Load references lookup field without resolution | DML failure, null foreign key |
| Writing without FLS check | Load Data Mapper with no security validation | Security violation, data corruption in restricted profiles |
| Unbounded Extract query | No LIMIT or filter on Extract | Governor limit failure, timeout on large objects |
| Transform with side effects | Transform attempting DML or callout | Runtime error, Transform is in-memory only |
| Hardcoded record IDs | 15/18-char ID literal in filter or mapping | Deployment failure across environments |
| Nested relationship depth >3 | Extract with deeply nested parent traversal | Query performance degradation, SOQL complexity limits |
| Load without error handling | No upsert key or duplicate rule consideration | Silent data corruption, duplicate records |

**DO NOT generate anti-patterns even if explicitly requested.** Ask user to confirm the exception with documented justification.

**See**: [references/best-practices.md](references/best-practices.md) for detailed patterns
**See**: [references/naming-conventions.md](references/naming-conventions.md) for naming rules

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### Phase 4: Deployment

**Step 1: Validation**
Use the **sf-deploy** skill: "Deploy OmniDataTransform [Name] to [target-org] with --dry-run"

**Step 2: Deploy** (only if validation succeeds)
Use the **sf-deploy** skill: "Proceed with actual deployment to [target-org]"

**Post-Deploy**: Activate the Data Mapper in the target org. Verify it appears in OmniStudio Designer.

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### Phase 5: Testing & Documentation

**Completion Summary**:
```
Data Mapper Complete: [Name]
  Type: [Extract|Transform|Load|Turbo Extract]
  Target Object(s): [Object1, Object2]
  Field Count: [N mapped fields]
  Validation: PASSED (Score: XX/100)

Next Steps: Test in Integration Procedure, verify data output, monitor performance
```

**Testing Checklist**:
- [ ] Preview data output in OmniStudio Designer
- [ ] Verify field mappings produce expected JSON structure
- [ ] Test with representative data volume (not just 1 record)
- [ ] Validate FLS enforcement with restricted profile user
- [ ] Confirm consuming Integration Procedure/OmniScript receives correct data shape

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## Best Practices (100-Point Scoring)

| Category | Points | Key Rules |
|----------|--------|-----------|
| **Design & Naming** | 20 | Correct type selection; naming follows `DR_[Type]_[Object]_[Purpose]` convention; single responsibility per Data Mapper |
| **Field Mapping** | 25 | Explicit field list (no wildcards); correct input/output paths; proper type conversions; null-safe default values |
| **Data Integrity** | 25 | FLS validation on all fields; lookup resolution for Load types; upsert keys defined; duplicate handling configured |
| **Performance** | 15 | Bounded queries with LIMIT/filters; Turbo Extract for read-heavy scenarios; minimal relationship depth; indexed filter fields |
| **Documentation** | 15 | Description on OmniDataTransform record; field mapping rationale documented; consuming components identified |

**Thresholds**: ✅ 90+ (Deploy) | ⚠️ 67-89 (Review) | ❌ <67 (Block - fix required)

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## CLI Commands

### Query Existing Data Mappers

```bash
sf data query -q "SELECT Id,Name,Type FROM OmniDataTransform" -o <org>
```

### Query Data Mapper Field Mappings

```bash
sf data query -q "SELECT Id,Name,InputObjectName,OutputObjectName,LookupObjectName FROM OmniDataTransformItem WHERE OmniDataTransformationId='<id>'" -o <org>
```

### Retrieve Data Mapper Metadata

```bash
sf project retrieve start -m OmniDataTransform:<Name> -o <org>
```

### Deploy Data Mapper Metadata

```bash
sf project deploy start -m OmniDataTransform:<Name> -o <org>
```

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## Cross-Skill Integration

| From Skill | To sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper | When |
|------------|------------------|------|
| sf-industry-commoncore-omnistudio-analyze | -> sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper | "Analyze dependencies before creating Data Mapper" |
| sf-metadata | -> sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper | "Describe target object fields before mapping" |
| sf-soql | -> sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper | "Validate Extract query logic" |

| From sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper | To Skill | When |
|--------------------|----------|------|
| sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper | -> sf-industry-commoncore-integration-procedure | "Create Integration Procedure that calls this Data Mapper" |
| sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper | -> sf-deploy | "Deploy Data Mapper to target org" |
| sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper | -> sf-industry-commoncore-omniscript | "Wire Data Mapper output into OmniScript" |
| sf-industry-commoncore-datamapper | -> sf-industry-commoncore-flexcard | "Display Data Mapper Extract results in FlexCard" |

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## Edge Cases

| Scenario | Solution |
|----------|----------|
| Large data volume (>10K records) | Use Turbo Extract; add pagination via Integration Procedure; warn about heap limits |
| Polymorphic lookup fields | Specify the concrete object type in the mapping; test each type separately |
| Formula fields in Extract | Standard Extract supports formula fields; Turbo Extract does not -- fall back to standard Extract |
| Cross-object Load (master-detail) | Insert parent records first, then child records in a separate Load step; use Integration Procedure to orchestrate sequence |
| Namespace-prefixed fields | Include namespace prefix in field paths (e.g., `ns__Field__c`); verify prefix matches target org |
| Multi-currency orgs | Map CurrencyIsoCode explicitly; do not rely on default currency assumption |
| RecordType-dependent mappings | Filter by RecordType in Extract; set RecordTypeId in Load; document which RecordTypes are supported |

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## Notes

- **Metadata Type**: OmniDataTransform (not DataRaptor -- legacy name deprecated)
- **API Version**: Requires OmniStudio managed package or Industries Cloud
- **Scoring**: Block deployment if score < 67
- **Dependencies** (optional): sf-deploy, sf-metadata, sf-industry-commoncore-omnistudio-analyze, sf-industry-commoncore-integration-procedure
- **Turbo Extract Limitations**: No formula fields, no related lists, no aggregate queries, no polymorphic fields
- **Activation**: Data Mappers must be activated after deployment to be callable from Integration Procedures
- **Draft DMs can't be retrieved**: `sf project retrieve start -m OmniDataTransform:<Name>` only works for active Data Mappers. Draft DMs return "Entity cannot be found".
- **Creating via Data API**: Use `sf api request rest --method POST --body @file.json` to create OmniDataTransform and OmniDataTransformItem records. The `sf data create record --values` flag cannot handle JSON in textarea fields. Write the JSON body to a temp file first.
- **Foreign key field name**: The parent lookup on `OmniDataTransformItem` is `OmniDataTransformationId` (full word "Transformation"), not `OmniDataTransformId`.

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## License

MIT License.
Copyright (c) 2026 David Ryan (weytani)