create_devops_change

Create a change request linked to a DevOps deployment for change governance. [Write]

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_devops_change does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents use create_devops_change 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_devops_change is rated Medium

This tool creates a new change request in ServiceNow, which is a reversible Write operation. However, it has high severity because creating change requests in DevOps contexts can trigger downstream deployment processes, alter change governance records, and affect system operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_devops_change' and description explicitly states 'Create a change request' which modifies data by adding a new record to the ServiceNow instance. The description tags it **[Write]**.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_devops_change Rate-limited

create_devops_change 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_devops_change": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_devops_change_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_devops_change call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_devops_change

What does the create_devops_change tool do? +

Create a change request linked to a DevOps deployment for change governance. [Write]. 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_devops_change? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_devops_change? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_devops_change 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_devops_change completely? +

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

create_devops_change 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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