list_scoped_apps

List scoped applications (custom apps) installed in the instance

SERVERNowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit SOURCEnowaikit

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_scoped_apps does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit

AI agents call list_scoped_apps 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.

RISK

Why list_scoped_apps is rated Low

This tool queries and returns information about installed applications without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. It is a simple inventory/discovery operation with no side effects, placing it firmly in the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_scoped_apps' and description 'List scoped applications (custom apps) installed in the instance' indicates a read-only operation that retrieves/enumerates data with no modification capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_scoped_apps 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_scoped_apps, this is the rule to start with:

list_scoped_apps Allowed

list_scoped_apps is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_scoped_apps": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 list_scoped_apps call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_scoped_apps

What does the list_scoped_apps tool do? +

List scoped applications (custom apps) installed in the instance. 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 list_scoped_apps? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_scoped_apps? +

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

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

list_scoped_apps 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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