List ServiceNow user groups. Args: - query (string): Filter (e.g.,
AI agents call servicenow_list_groups 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 information about user groups from ServiceNow without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal security risk, as listing groups is typically non-sensitive data retrieval used for administrative visibility.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'servicenow_list_groups' and description 'List ServiceNow user groups' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. The 'query' argument is a filter parameter for searching/listing existing data.
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List ServiceNow user groups. Args: - query (string): Filter (e.g.,. 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_groups: 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_groups 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_groups 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_groups. 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_groups 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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