DataObjectSearchIndexConf not retrievable with SF

[hey-look-its-tim-dries]

Description

The DataObjectSearchIndexConf metadata type cannot be retrieved using Salesforce CLI despite being a valid metadata type documented in the official Salesforce Metadata API documentation.
Steps to Reproduce

Create a package.xml manifest with the following content:

xml


*
DataObjectSearchIndexConf

65.0

Run the retrieve command:

bashsf project retrieve start --manifest package.xml --target-org [YOUR_ORG_ALIAS]

### Expected Result
The metadata should be retrieved successfully as `DataObjectSearchIndexConf` is a documented metadata type.

### Actual Result
The command fails with the following error:

Error (RegistryError): Missing metadata type definition in registry for id 'DataObjectSearchIndexConf'.
Try this:
Did you mean one of the following types? [DataKitObjectDependency]
Confirm the metadata type name is correct. Validate against the registry at:
https://github.com/forcedotcom/source-deploy-retrieve/blob/main/src/registry/metadataRegistry.json
Environment

Salesforce CLI Version: 2.108.6 (latest available: 2.109.6)
API Version tested: 65.0

Evidence of Valid Metadata Type

Official Documentation: DataObjectSearchIndexConf is listed in the official Salesforce Metadata API Developer Guide (versions 64.0 and 65.0) on page 816/782 respectively.
Metadata Coverage Report: The metadata type has its own documentation page at:
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.api_meta.meta/api_meta/meta_dataobjectsearchindexconf.htm
Listed in Metadata Types: It appears in the official metadata types listing at:
https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/success/metadata-coverage-report/references/metadata-types/v62.0

Root Cause
The DataObjectSearchIndexConf metadata type is missing from the source-deploy-retrieve registry at:
https://github.com/forcedotcom/source-deploy-retrieve/blob/main/src/registry/metadataRegistry.json
This appears to be a gap where the metadata type has been added to Salesforce and documented in the Metadata API, but the CLI tooling registry hasn't been updated to include it yet.

[github-actions]

Hello @hey-look-its-tim-dries 👋 It looks like you didn't include the full Salesforce CLI version information in your issue.
Please provide the output of version --verbose --json for the CLI you're using (sf or sfdx).

A few more things to check:

• Make sure you've provided detailed steps to reproduce your issue.
  • A repository that clearly demonstrates the bug is ideal.
• Make sure you've installed the latest version of Salesforce CLI. (docs)
  • Better yet, try the rc or nightly versions. (docs)
• Try running the doctor command to diagnose common issues.
• Search GitHub for existing related issues.

Thank you!

[github-actions]

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[hey-look-its-tim-dries]

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[github-actions]

Hello @hey-look-its-tim-dries 👋 None of the versions of sf you shared match the latest release.

Shared: 2.108.6
Latest: 2.109.7

Update to the latest version of Salesforce CLI (docs) and confirm that you're still seeing your issue.
You can also try the rc and nightly releases! (docs)

After updating, share the full output of sf version --verbose --json

[hey-look-its-tim-dries]

updated

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[git2gus]

This issue has been linked to a new work item: W-20081060