snow_uib_component_manage

Unified UIB component management (create, clone)

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-uib-component-manage.md

WHAT IT DOES

What snow_uib_component_manage does on Serac

AI agents use snow_uib_component_manage 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_uib_component_manage is rated Medium

This tool creates or clones UIB (Unified Interface Builder) components in ServiceNow, which are data modifications. These actions are reversible (components can be deleted or updated), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'create, clone' — these are reversible write operations that modify UIB components in ServiceNow.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs snow_uib_component_manage 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_uib_component_manage, this is the rule to start with:

snow_uib_component_manage Rate-limited

snow_uib_component_manage 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_uib_component_manage": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "snow_uib_component_manage_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_uib_component_manage call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about snow_uib_component_manage

What does the snow_uib_component_manage tool do? +

Unified UIB component management (create, clone). 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_uib_component_manage? +

Register the Serac MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for snow_uib_component_manage: 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_uib_component_manage? +

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

Can I rate-limit snow_uib_component_manage? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the snow_uib_component_manage 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_uib_component_manage completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for snow_uib_component_manage. 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_uib_component_manage? +

snow_uib_component_manage 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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