create_ui_policy

Create a new UI Policy to control field behavior dynamically (requires SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true)

Medium RISK CLASS
Category Write
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/nowaikit-servicenow-ai-toolkit/create-ui-policy.md

What create_ui_policy does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit

AI agents use create_ui_policy 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.

Why create_ui_policy is rated Medium

This tool creates new UI policies that control field behavior dynamically through scripting. While it modifies system configuration reversibly (policies can be updated or deleted), it does not delete data irreversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'create' and description states 'Create a new UI Policy'; requires SCRIPTING_ENABLED flag indicating code execution capability

Questions about create_ui_policy

What does the create_ui_policy tool do? +

Create a new UI Policy to control field behavior dynamically (requires SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true). 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 create_ui_policy? +

Register the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_ui_policy: 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 create_ui_policy? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_ui_policy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_ui_policy 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 create_ui_policy completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_ui_policy. 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 create_ui_policy? +

create_ui_policy 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.

More on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit, and thousands of servers like it.

// THE MCP REGISTRY

PolicyLayer tracks 44,603 MCP servers and 515,000+ tools.

Every server has a live record: who publishes it, whether it answers without auth, its risk grade, every tool classified, the recommended policy. This page is one line of NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit's. Pull the full record:

Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.