run_atf_suite

Execute an ATF test suite (requires ATF_ENABLED=true)

SERVERNowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit SOURCEnowaikit

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What run_atf_suite does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit

AI agents invoke run_atf_suite to trigger actions in NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why run_atf_suite is rated High

This tool executes test suites, which runs code with side effects that depend on the test definitions provided. While the primary purpose is testing rather than arbitrary code execution, it still triggers external operations (test execution against live or test data) and could impact system state depending on test scope. Classified as Execute rather than lower categories because it actively runs code/operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description explicitly state 'Execute an ATF test suite'. ATF (Automated Test Framework) in ServiceNow executes test scripts/suites against instance configurations and data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

run_atf_suite Rate-limited

run_atf_suite stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_atf_suite": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_atf_suite_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT 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 run_atf_suite call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about run_atf_suite

What does the run_atf_suite tool do? +

Execute an ATF test suite (requires ATF_ENABLED=true). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_atf_suite? +

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

run_atf_suite is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit run_atf_suite? +

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

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

run_atf_suite 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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