create_demand

Create an SPM demand (dmn_demand). Requires WRITE_ENABLED=true.

SERVERServiceNow MCP Server SOURCE@aartiq/servicenow-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What create_demand does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents use create_demand 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_demand is rated Medium

Tool creates new demand records in ServiceNow, a reversible write operation with moderate business impact.

From the tool's definition Create an SPM demand, requires WRITE_ENABLED=true.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_demand Rate-limited

create_demand 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_demand": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_demand_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_demand call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_demand

What does the create_demand tool do? +

Create an SPM demand (dmn_demand). 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 create_demand? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_demand? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_demand 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_demand completely? +

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

create_demand 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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