Question 1

How do I authenticate with Salesforce using nforce?

Accepted Answer

Use the authenticate method with username/password or an OAuth authorization code. For multi-user mode, store the returned OAuth object per session, while single-user mode caches it in the connection object.

Question 2

nforce vs jsforce: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

nforce offers a cleaner API with built-in streaming, but since it's archived, jsforce is the actively maintained and recommended alternative with broader community support and updated features.

Question 3

Does nforce support Salesforce Streaming API for real-time data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, nforce has a built-in client for subscribing to PushTopics and Platform Events using the createStreamClient method, making it easy to handle real-time updates in Node.js apps.

Question 4

How to handle OAuth token auto-refresh in nforce?

Accepted Answer

Enable autoRefresh in the connection options and set an onRefresh callback to update stored tokens. This works with web server and username/password flows, automatically retrying expired requests.

Question 5

Is nforce still maintained or should I migrate?

Accepted Answer

No, nforce is archived and no longer maintained. The README explicitly recommends migrating to jsforce or other npm packages for ongoing support and compatibility with new Salesforce APIs.

Question 6

How to use plugins like nforce-tooling with nforce?

Accepted Answer

Load the plugin via require and enable it in the connection's plugins array. Then, access namespaced methods (e.g., org.tooling) for extended API functionality, but note plugins may also be outdated.

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