snow_analyze_query

Analyze and optimize ServiceNow queries for performance

SERVERSerac SOURCEserac-labs/serac

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/serac/snow-analyze-query.md

WHAT IT DOES

What snow_analyze_query does on Serac

AI agents call snow_analyze_query to retrieve information from Serac without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why snow_analyze_query is rated Low

This tool performs analysis and optimization recommendations on ServiceNow queries. It retrieves or examines query characteristics for performance insights but does not execute queries, modify data, delete records, or perform financial operations. The action is observational and advisory in nature, consistent with Read category operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'snow_analyze_query' and description 'Analyze and optimize ServiceNow queries for performance' indicate analysis and optimization of existing queries without data modification or execution of queries.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs snow_analyze_query safely

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

snow_analyze_query Allowed

snow_analyze_query is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "snow_analyze_query": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Serac, apply this rule, and every snow_analyze_query call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about snow_analyze_query

What does the snow_analyze_query tool do? +

Analyze and optimize ServiceNow queries for performance. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Serac MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on snow_analyze_query? +

Register the Serac MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for snow_analyze_query: 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 Serac. Nothing to install.

What risk level is snow_analyze_query? +

snow_analyze_query is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit snow_analyze_query? +

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

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

snow_analyze_query is provided by the Serac MCP server (serac-labs/serac). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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