contract_get

Get contract details

Server ServiceNow MCP Server schwarztim/servicenow-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What contract_get does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call contract_get to retrieve information from ServiceNow MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why contract_get needs a policy

This tool retrieves contract information from ServiceNow without altering data or triggering side effects. It is a straightforward read operation consistent with the 'Read' category for data retrieval tools. Low severity because unauthorized access to contract details, while potentially sensitive, does not enable direct damage without further action.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'contract_get' and description 'Get contract details' indicate a retrieval operation. No modifications, deletions, or external actions are performed.

Questions about contract_get

What does the contract_get tool do? +

Get contract details. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on contract_get? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for contract_get: 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 ServiceNow MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is contract_get? +

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

Can I rate-limit contract_get? +

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

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

contract_get is provided by the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server (schwarztim/servicenow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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