list_my_tasks
List tasks assigned to the currently configured user
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What list_my_tasks does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit
AI agents call list_my_tasks 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 list_my_tasks is rated Low
This tool queries and returns task data for the configured user without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read-only retrieval function, presenting minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes data already accessible to the authenticated user.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_my_tasks' and description 'List tasks assigned to the currently configured user' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or execution capabilities.
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The rule that runs list_my_tasks 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 list_my_tasks, this is the rule to start with:
list_my_tasks is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit, apply this rule, and every list_my_tasks call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_my_tasks
List tasks assigned to the currently configured user. It is categorised as a Read tool in the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_my_tasks: 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.
list_my_tasks 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 list_my_tasks 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 list_my_tasks. 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.
list_my_tasks 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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