create_catalog_variable

[Write] Add a form variable to a service catalog item

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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WHAT IT DOES

What create_catalog_variable does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents use create_catalog_variable 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 create_catalog_variable is rated Medium

This tool creates new form variables in a service catalog item, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies catalog structure but does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or commit financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_catalog_variable' and description '[Write] Add a form variable to a service catalog item' explicitly indicate data creation/modification of catalog configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_catalog_variable Rate-limited

create_catalog_variable 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": {
    "create_catalog_variable": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_catalog_variable_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 ServiceNow MCP Server, apply this rule, and every create_catalog_variable call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_catalog_variable

What does the create_catalog_variable tool do? +

[Write] Add a form variable to a service catalog item. 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 create_catalog_variable? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_catalog_variable: 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 create_catalog_variable? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_catalog_variable? +

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

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

create_catalog_variable 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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