snow_configure_uib_data_broker

Update data broker configuration including queries, caching, and refresh settings

SERVERSerac SOURCEserac-labs/serac

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/serac/snow-configure-uib-data-broker.md

WHAT IT DOES

What snow_configure_uib_data_broker does on Serac

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

RISK

Why snow_configure_uib_data_broker is rated Medium

This tool modifies system configuration (data broker setup) which affects how data flows and is cached in ServiceNow. Misconfiguration could impact system performance, data visibility, or application behavior across multiple dependent systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'snow_configure_uib_data_broker' and description 'Update data broker configuration including queries, caching, and refresh settings' indicate modification of configuration data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs snow_configure_uib_data_broker 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_configure_uib_data_broker, this is the rule to start with:

snow_configure_uib_data_broker Rate-limited

snow_configure_uib_data_broker 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": {
    "snow_configure_uib_data_broker": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "snow_configure_uib_data_broker_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about snow_configure_uib_data_broker

What does the snow_configure_uib_data_broker tool do? +

Update data broker configuration including queries, caching, and refresh settings. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Serac MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on snow_configure_uib_data_broker? +

Register the Serac MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for snow_configure_uib_data_broker: 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_configure_uib_data_broker? +

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

Can I rate-limit snow_configure_uib_data_broker? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the snow_configure_uib_data_broker 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_configure_uib_data_broker completely? +

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

snow_configure_uib_data_broker 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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