create_article · ServiceNow MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_article does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents use create_article 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_article needs a policy

This tool creates and adds data to ServiceNow's knowledge base. It is a Write operation because it creates new content that can be modified or removed later. While it has audit trail implications in an enterprise system, the action itself is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_article' and description 'Create a new knowledge article' indicate content creation. The action creates a new record in ServiceNow's knowledge base, which is reversible (articles can be deleted or archived).

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Verdict

create_article Rate-limited

create_article 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_article": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_article_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_article

What does the create_article tool do? +

Create a new knowledge article in ServiceNow. 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_article? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_article? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_article 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_article completely? +

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

create_article is provided by the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server (shameerampcome/servicenow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.