snow_create_solution_package · Serac MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What snow_create_solution_package does on Serac

AI agents use snow_create_solution_package 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why snow_create_solution_package needs a policy

This tool bundles and deploys multiple ServiceNow artifacts into an Update Set. While it modifies ServiceNow configuration and creates deployment packages, these are reversible operations—Update Sets can be backed out, and artifacts can be deleted or modified.

From the tool's definition Creates or modifies data reversibly: 'Bundle multiple related artifacts into a single deployment package, tracked by a freshly created Update Set switched as current' and 'delegates to [snow_artifact_manage] for each artifact and adds package-level Update Set…

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Verdict

snow_create_solution_package Rate-limited

snow_create_solution_package 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_solution_package": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "snow_create_solution_package_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about snow_create_solution_package

What does the snow_create_solution_package tool do? +

Bundle multiple related artifacts into a single deployment package, tracked by a freshly created Update Set switched as current. Use when: building a feature bundle of 3+ related artifacts that ship as one unit (e.g. HR Portal: widget + script includes + business rule). For single artifacts use snow_artifact_manage directly — this tool delegates to it for each artifact and adds package-level Update Set wiring on top. Each artifact entry has a type and a create object that. 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_solution_package? +

Register the Serac MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for snow_create_solution_package: 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_solution_package? +

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

Can I rate-limit snow_create_solution_package? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the snow_create_solution_package 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_solution_package completely? +

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

snow_create_solution_package 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.