snow_create_mobile_layout

Creates a custom mobile layout for forms and lists in the mobile app.

SERVERSerac SOURCEserac-labs/serac

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What snow_create_mobile_layout does on Serac

AI agents use snow_create_mobile_layout 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_create_mobile_layout is rated Medium

This tool creates new mobile layout configurations in ServiceNow, which modifies the mobile app's presentation layer. It is reversible (layouts can be updated or deleted), making it a Write operation rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name "snow_create_mobile_layout" and description "Creates a custom mobile layout for forms and lists in the mobile app" indicate the tool creates and adds new configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs snow_create_mobile_layout 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_create_mobile_layout, this is the rule to start with:

snow_create_mobile_layout Rate-limited

snow_create_mobile_layout 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_create_mobile_layout": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "snow_create_mobile_layout_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_create_mobile_layout call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about snow_create_mobile_layout

What does the snow_create_mobile_layout tool do? +

Creates a custom mobile layout for forms and lists in the mobile app. 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_create_mobile_layout? +

Register the Serac MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for snow_create_mobile_layout: 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_create_mobile_layout? +

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

Can I rate-limit snow_create_mobile_layout? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the snow_create_mobile_layout 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_create_mobile_layout completely? +

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

snow_create_mobile_layout 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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