configure_workspace_list · ServiceNow- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What configure_workspace_list does on ServiceNow-MCP

AI agents use configure_workspace_list to create or update resources in ServiceNow-MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your ServiceNow-MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why configure_workspace_list needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies workspace list configurations in ServiceNow. While these are reversible changes, the blast radius is medium because an agent could create misleading or obstructive list views that impact workspace usability for multiple users, or inadvertently overwrite important custom configurations. No data deletion or financial impact, so Write is the appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Add or update a list view' and is marked **[Write]**. These are reversible data modifications typical of Write category operations.

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Verdict

configure_workspace_list Rate-limited

configure_workspace_list 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": {
    "configure_workspace_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "configure_workspace_list_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about configure_workspace_list

What does the configure_workspace_list tool do? +

Add or update a list view in an agent workspace. [Write]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ServiceNow-MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on configure_workspace_list? +

Register the ServiceNow- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for configure_workspace_list: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is configure_workspace_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit configure_workspace_list? +

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

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

configure_workspace_list is provided by the ServiceNow- MCP server (tedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.