list_ui_actions

List UI Actions (buttons, context menus, related links) for a table (requires SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true)

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

This record as markdown: /tools/nowaikit-servicenow-ai-toolkit/list-ui-actions.md

What list_ui_actions does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit

AI agents call list_ui_actions 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_ui_actions is rated Low

This tool performs a query/enumeration of UI interface elements (actions available on a ServiceNow table). It has no side effects, does not execute code, and does not create, modify, or delete data. The requirement 'SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true' indicates a permission check but does not change the fundamental read-only nature of listing available actions. Confidence is high because the intent and behavior are unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_ui_actions' and description states 'List UI Actions' — a retrieval operation that enumerates buttons, context menus, and related links without modifying data.

Questions about list_ui_actions

What does the list_ui_actions tool do? +

List UI Actions (buttons, context menus, related links) for a table (requires SCRIPTING_ENABLED=true). 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_ui_actions? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_ui_actions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_ui_actions 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_ui_actions completely? +

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

list_ui_actions 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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