Execute an ATF test or test suite and return the result. Requires the ATF plugin (com.glide.automated-test-framework) and appropriate role (atf_test_admin or admin). Args: - sys_id (string): sys_id of the test or suite to run (from servicenow_list_atf_tests) - is_suite (boolean): True if running ...
AI agents invoke servicenow_run_atf_test to trigger actions in Servicenow. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.
This tool triggers execution of Automated Test Framework (ATF) tests in ServiceNow, which run external operations whose side effects depend on the test content and environment. While ATF tests are typically designed for QA, executing arbitrary or malicious tests could modify system state, trigger integrations, or cause unintended consequences.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Execute an ATF test or test suite and return the result.' The name 'servicenow_run_atf_test' and description explicitly indicate execution of automated tests, which are external operations whose effects depend on arguments (sys_id,…
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Execute an ATF test or test suite and return the result. Requires the ATF plugin (com.glide.automated-test-framework) and appropriate role (atf_test_admin or admin). Args: - sys_id (string): sys_id of the test or suite to run (from servicenow_list_atf_tests) - is_suite (boolean): True if running a test suite, false for a single test (default: false) - browser (string): Browser to run tests in (default:. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Servicenow MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
Register the Servicenow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for servicenow_run_atf_test: 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_run_atf_test is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the servicenow_run_atf_test 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_run_atf_test. 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_run_atf_test 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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