get_record

Retrieve complete details of a specific record by sys_id

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_record does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit

AI agents call get_record 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_record is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves data from ServiceNow without creating, modifying, or deleting records. The use of 'Retrieve' and 'details' confirm read-only semantics. While it may expose sensitive information depending on record content, the tool itself performs no destructive or state-changing operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_record' and description 'Retrieve complete details of a specific record by sys_id' clearly indicate data retrieval with no modifications.

Questions about get_record

What does the get_record tool do? +

Retrieve complete details of a specific record by sys_id. 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_record? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_record? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_record 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_record completely? +

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

get_record 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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