cmdb-patterns

Name: cmdb-patterns
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Author: serac

Automates standardized CMDB workflow guidance for ServiceNow development and configuration item management.

77|23|Updated Jul 16, 2025

Search Tags:#impact-analysis #dependency-map #cmdb #servicenow #cmdb-patterns #ci-create #cmdb-relationship

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npx skills add https://github.com/serac-labs/serac --skill cmdb-patterns-serac-labs

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Skill: cmdb-patterns
Source: https://github.com/serac-labs/serac/tree/main/packages/opencode/src/bundled-skills/cmdb-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/serac-labs/serac --skill cmdb-patterns-serac-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams standardize and accelerate ServiceNow CMDB work by providing reusable patterns and guidance for common CMDB tasks such as creating CIs, defining relationships, and performing impact analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

Pattern-based guidance for CI creation and relationship modeling in CMDB.
Quick-start templates for typical CMDB workflows like asset addition, dependency mapping, and impact analysis.
Real-world scenario: define a new application CI, map its servers and services, and surface downstream impacts across business services.

Quick Start

Describe your CMDB task to the CMDB Patterns skill to generate a CI creation plan and its necessary relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions about cmdb-patterns

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create ServiceNow CMDB configuration items and relationships consistently?▼

You can standardize ServiceNow CMDB configuration item creation and relationship modeling by applying pattern-driven guidance to generate structured CI creation plans and dependency maps.

What is pattern-driven CMDB automation and how does it work in ServiceNow?▼

Pattern-driven CMDB automation applies reusable templates to ServiceNow tasks, guiding the creation of valid CIs, defining relationships, and mapping dependencies across business services.

How do I perform impact analysis across CMDB configuration items in ServiceNow?▼

Impact analysis across CMDB configuration items is performed by mapping dependency relationships to surface downstream impacts on business services and connected infrastructure.

Does this CMDB pattern guidance require specific ServiceNow tooling to function?▼

Yes, this CMDB pattern guidance requires explicit support for ServiceNow tooling including snow_cmdb_search, snow_cmdb_ci_create, snow_cmdb_relationship_create, and snow_query_table to validate inputs.

Can I map servers and services to a new application CI in ServiceNow CMDB?▼

Yes, you can map servers and services to a new application CI by using pattern-based relationship modeling to define the necessary dependency links and downstream infrastructure.

What is the best way to standardize ServiceNow CMDB workflows for asset addition?▼

The best way to standardize ServiceNow CMDB workflows for asset addition is using quick-start templates that provide pattern-based guidance for creating CIs and defining their relationships.