complete_catalog_task

Close a catalog fulfillment task (sc_task) as complete. Requires WRITE_ENABLED=true

SERVERNowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit SOURCEnowaikit

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What complete_catalog_task does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit

AI agents use complete_catalog_task to create or update resources in NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit environment.

RISK

Why complete_catalog_task is rated Medium

Modifies service catalog task state irreversibly within ServiceNow system; high impact on workflows.

From the tool's definition Close a catalog fulfillment task as complete.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs complete_catalog_task safely

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

complete_catalog_task Rate-limited

complete_catalog_task 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": {
    "complete_catalog_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "complete_catalog_task_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 NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit, apply this rule, and every complete_catalog_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about complete_catalog_task

What does the complete_catalog_task tool do? +

Close a catalog fulfillment task (sc_task) as complete. Requires WRITE_ENABLED=true. It is categorised as a Write tool in the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on complete_catalog_task? +

Register the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for complete_catalog_task: 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 NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is complete_catalog_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit complete_catalog_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the complete_catalog_task 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 complete_catalog_task completely? +

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

complete_catalog_task is provided by the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP server (nowaikit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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