get_current_update_set

Get the currently active Update Set for the session

Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

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What get_current_update_set does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit

AI agents call get_current_update_set to retrieve information from NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_current_update_set is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about the active Update Set within the current session. It queries state information without creating, modifying, deleting, executing code, or moving money. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only learn which Update Set is active, which has no destructive or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_current_update_set' and description 'Get the currently active Update Set for the session' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_current_update_set

What does the get_current_update_set tool do? +

Get the currently active Update Set for the session. It is categorised as a Read tool in the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_current_update_set? +

Register the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_current_update_set: 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 get_current_update_set? +

get_current_update_set is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_current_update_set? +

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

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

get_current_update_set 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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