bulk_create_records

SERVERServiceNow MCP Server SOURCE@aartiq/servicenow-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/servicenow-mcp-server/bulk-create-records.md

WHAT IT DOES

What bulk_create_records does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents use bulk_create_records to create or update resources in ServiceNow MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your ServiceNow MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why bulk_create_records is rated Medium

This tool creates data reversibly (records can be rolled back via rollback_token, and supports dry_run mode). While it modifies data at scale with potential for significant impact, the reversibility and rollback mechanisms place it in Write rather than Destructive. The bulk nature and high volume of affected records elevates severity to high rather than medium.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Create many records in one table in a single call' and 'Requires WRITE_ENABLED=true'. The bulk operation creates multiple records with tracked sys_ids and rollback capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bulk_create_records safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ServiceNow MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For bulk_create_records, this is the rule to start with:

bulk_create_records Rate-limited

bulk_create_records 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": {
    "bulk_create_records": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bulk_create_records_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about bulk_create_records

What does the bulk_create_records tool do? +

Create many records in one table in a single call, tracking every created sys_id and returning a rollback_token. With rollback_on_error=true, a mid-way failure deletes everything already created so the batch is all-or-nothing. Supports dry_run. Requires WRITE_ENABLED=true. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on bulk_create_records? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bulk_create_records: 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 ServiceNow MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bulk_create_records? +

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

Can I rate-limit bulk_create_records? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bulk_create_records 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 bulk_create_records completely? +

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

bulk_create_records is provided by the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server (@aartiq/servicenow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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