remove_user_from_group

Remove a user from a group (requires WRITE_ENABLED=true)

SERVERServiceNow MCP Server SOURCE@aartiq/servicenow-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/servicenow-mcp-server/remove-user-from-group.md

WHAT IT DOES

What remove_user_from_group does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call remove_user_from_group to permanently remove resources in ServiceNow MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why remove_user_from_group is rated Critical

Removing a user from a group modifies access control and group membership in a way that is not automatically reversible. While it is technically possible to re-add the user, the action itself is a deletion of a relationship record with potential security and access implications. This is more severe than a simple Write operation because it removes privileges/access and cannot be undone without deliberate re-action.

From the tool's definition 'Remove a user from a group' — this revokes group membership, which is an irreversible access-control change (the prior membership state is lost without an audit trail or automatic undo mechanism).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

remove_user_from_group Hidden

remove_user_from_group is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "remove_user_from_group"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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 remove_user_from_group call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about remove_user_from_group

What does the remove_user_from_group tool do? +

Remove a user from a group (requires WRITE_ENABLED=true). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on remove_user_from_group? +

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

remove_user_from_group is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit remove_user_from_group? +

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

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

remove_user_from_group 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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