snow_property_manager

Enhanced property management with get, set, and validation in one tool

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_property_manager does on Serac

AI agents use snow_property_manager 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_property_manager is rated Medium

The tool performs both read (get) and write (set) operations on properties. Write operations that modify system properties are reversible but can have significant downstream effects on ServiceNow instance configuration. The severity is high because property changes in enterprise systems like ServiceNow can impact multiple workflows and users.

From the tool's definition Tool description states "get, set, and validation" — the "set" operation modifies properties, making this a write operation. In a ServiceNow context, property changes can affect system configuration, user settings, or application behavior.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs snow_property_manager 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_property_manager, this is the rule to start with:

snow_property_manager Rate-limited

snow_property_manager 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_property_manager": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "snow_property_manager_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_property_manager call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about snow_property_manager

What does the snow_property_manager tool do? +

Enhanced property management with get, set, and validation in one tool. 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_property_manager? +

Register the Serac MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for snow_property_manager: 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_property_manager? +

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

Can I rate-limit snow_property_manager? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the snow_property_manager 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_property_manager completely? +

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

snow_property_manager 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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