run_atf_test

Execute a single ATF test (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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This record as markdown: /tools/nowaikit-servicenow-ai-toolkit/run-atf-test.md

WHAT IT DOES

What run_atf_test does on NowAIKit — ServiceNow AI Toolkit

AI agents invoke run_atf_test 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_test is rated High

This tool triggers execution of ATF (Automated Test Framework) tests in ServiceNow, which runs code whose effects depend on test configuration and scope. While tests are typically designed to be repeatable, they can modify system state, generate records, or trigger side effects depending on what they test.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_atf_test' combined with description 'Execute a single ATF test' explicitly indicates execution of automated test framework tests. The requirement for ATF_ENABLED=true flag confirms this is a privileged execution action.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

run_atf_test Rate-limited

run_atf_test 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_test": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_atf_test_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_test call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about run_atf_test

What does the run_atf_test tool do? +

Execute a single ATF test (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_test? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit run_atf_test? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the run_atf_test 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_test completely? +

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

run_atf_test 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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