create_usem_rule

Create a USEM/VR automation rule. Provide the rule_type and a fields object matching

SERVERServiceNow-MCP SOURCEtedorigawa001/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/tedorigawa001-servicenow-mcp/create-usem-rule.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_usem_rule does on ServiceNow-MCP

AI agents use create_usem_rule 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.

RISK

Why create_usem_rule is rated Medium

This tool creates new automation rules in ServiceNow's USEM/VR system, which is a reversible write operation that modifies the configuration state. While not destructive (rules can be deleted/modified later), it has high severity because automation rules can trigger cascading actions across incidents and changes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_usem_rule' explicitly indicates creation ('create') of automation rules in ServiceNow. Description states 'Create a USEM/VR automation rule' with parameters for rule_type and fields.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_usem_rule safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ServiceNow-MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_usem_rule, this is the rule to start with:

create_usem_rule Rate-limited

create_usem_rule 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_usem_rule": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_usem_rule_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, apply this rule, and every create_usem_rule call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_usem_rule

What does the create_usem_rule tool do? +

Create a USEM/VR automation rule. Provide the rule_type and a fields object matching. 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 create_usem_rule? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_usem_rule? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_usem_rule 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_usem_rule completely? +

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

create_usem_rule 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.

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