clone_artifact

Clone a platform artifact to a new name/scope. [Scripting]

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Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/servicenow-mcp-server/clone-artifact.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clone_artifact does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents use clone_artifact to create or update resources in ServiceNow MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your ServiceNow MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why clone_artifact is rated Medium

Cloning creates a new artifact (a Write operation), which is reversible by deleting the clone. However, the '[Scripting]' tag suggests the artifact may contain executable scripts, raising the blast radius if a malicious or misconfigured script artifact is cloned and deployed.

From the tool's definition 'Clone a platform artifact to a new name/scope' — creates a new copy of an existing artifact

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clone_artifact safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ServiceNow MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For clone_artifact, this is the rule to start with:

clone_artifact Rate-limited

clone_artifact stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "clone_artifact": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clone_artifact_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ServiceNow MCP Server, apply this rule, and every clone_artifact call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clone_artifact

What does the clone_artifact tool do? +

Clone a platform artifact to a new name/scope. [Scripting]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on clone_artifact? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clone_artifact: 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 clone_artifact? +

clone_artifact is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit clone_artifact? +

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

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

clone_artifact is provided by the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server (@aartiq/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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