A platform-native data dictionary

that integrates with Salesforce’s metadata and permissions system as an out-of-the-box feature, rather than a third-party or AI tool which could be more vulnerable to attack.  This would provide: 

• Automated documentation of all custom/standard objects, fields, and relationships in a centralized, searchable view.
• Permissions context showing why users/groups have access to specific fields/objects (e.g., profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, manual overrides).
• Data governance integration linking fields/objects to compliance rules, retention policies, and AI usage constraints.
• Permissions repository tracking changes over time and flagging orphaned/unused fields.
• Impact analysis to visualize dependencies (e.g., flows, reports, or processes using a field).
• Audit-ready reporting for compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

This would reduce manual effort, minimize risk, and improve transparency for admins, data stewards, and auditors.