configure_workspace_list

Add or update a list view in an agent workspace. [Write]

SERVERNowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit SOURCEnowaikit

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/nowaikit-servicenow-ai-toolkit/configure-workspace-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What configure_workspace_list does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit

AI agents use configure_workspace_list to create or update resources in NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit environment.

RISK

Why configure_workspace_list is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies configuration data (list views) within an agent workspace. It is reversible—list views can be deleted or reconfigured by subsequent API calls. While it affects workspace configuration and could impact team workflows if misconfigured, it does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or transfer funds.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Add or update a list view in an agent workspace.' The bracketed '[Write]' label confirms the tool performs data modification operations (add/update).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs configure_workspace_list safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For configure_workspace_list, this is the rule to start with:

configure_workspace_list Rate-limited

configure_workspace_list stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "configure_workspace_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "configure_workspace_list_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit, apply this rule, and every configure_workspace_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about configure_workspace_list

What does the configure_workspace_list tool do? +

Add or update a list view in an agent workspace. [Write]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on configure_workspace_list? +

Register the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for configure_workspace_list: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is configure_workspace_list? +

configure_workspace_list is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit configure_workspace_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the configure_workspace_list rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block configure_workspace_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for configure_workspace_list. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides configure_workspace_list? +

configure_workspace_list is provided by the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP server (nowaikit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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