send_push_notification

Send a push notification to mobile app users. [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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This record as markdown: /tools/servicenow-mcp-server/send-push-notification.md

WHAT IT DOES

What send_push_notification does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents use send_push_notification 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 send_push_notification is rated Medium

This tool creates/modifies state by sending notifications to users, which is a Write-class action. It has medium severity because while notifications can reach many users and potentially cause operational disruption or confusion if misused at scale, they are not destructive (can be dismissed), do not involve financial impact, and do not execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'send_push_notification' and description states 'Send a push notification to mobile app users.' The tool creates/sends a notification message, which is a reversible Write operation (notifications can be recalled, ignored, or cleared).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

send_push_notification Rate-limited

send_push_notification 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": {
    "send_push_notification": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_push_notification_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 send_push_notification call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about send_push_notification

What does the send_push_notification tool do? +

Send a push notification to mobile app users. [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 send_push_notification? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit send_push_notification? +

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

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

send_push_notification 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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