snow_generate_docs

Generate documentation for ServiceNow artifacts

SERVERSerac SOURCEserac-labs/serac

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/serac/snow-generate-docs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What snow_generate_docs does on Serac

AI agents use snow_generate_docs 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_generate_docs is rated Medium

This tool creates new documentation artifacts in ServiceNow, which is a reversible write operation. It does not retrieve data (Read), execute arbitrary code or commands (Execute), permanently delete records (Destructive), or move money (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'snow_generate_docs' and description 'Generate documentation for ServiceNow artifacts' indicate creation of documentation content within ServiceNow.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs snow_generate_docs 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_generate_docs, this is the rule to start with:

snow_generate_docs Rate-limited

snow_generate_docs 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_generate_docs": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "snow_generate_docs_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about snow_generate_docs

What does the snow_generate_docs tool do? +

Generate documentation for ServiceNow artifacts. 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_generate_docs? +

Register the Serac MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for snow_generate_docs: 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_generate_docs? +

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

Can I rate-limit snow_generate_docs? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the snow_generate_docs 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_generate_docs completely? +

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

snow_generate_docs 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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