List Automated Test Framework (ATF) tests and test suites available on the instance. Args: - search (string): Filter by test name - suite_only (boolean): List test suites only (default: false — lists individual tests) - active_only (boolean): Only active tests (default: true) - limit / offset: Pa...
AI agents call servicenow_list_atf_tests to retrieve information from Servicenow without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and queries test metadata from ServiceNow without modifying, deleting, or executing any tests. The action is purely informational—listing available tests. While it provides sys_ids that enable subsequent test execution via servicenow_run_atf_test, the listing operation itself has no side effects and falls squarely into the Read category.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List Automated Test Framework (ATF) tests and test suites available on the instance' with parameters for filtering and pagination. Returns 'Test names, descriptions, and sys_ids' with no modification of data.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List Automated Test Framework (ATF) tests and test suites available on the instance. Args: - search (string): Filter by test name - suite_only (boolean): List test suites only (default: false — lists individual tests) - active_only (boolean): Only active tests (default: true) - limit / offset: Pagination - response_format: Output format Returns: Test names, descriptions, and sys_ids (needed for servicenow_run_atf_test). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Servicenow MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Servicenow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for servicenow_list_atf_tests: 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. Nothing to install.
servicenow_list_atf_tests is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the servicenow_list_atf_tests 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for servicenow_list_atf_tests. 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.
servicenow_list_atf_tests is provided by the Servicenow MCP server (kylburns89/servicenow-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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