get_subflow

Get full details of a subflow including its inputs, outputs, and actions

SERVERServiceNow MCP Server SOURCE@aartiq/servicenow-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_subflow does on ServiceNow MCP Server

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

RISK

Why get_subflow is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about a ServiceNow subflow (inputs, outputs, actions). It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects, no code execution, no data modification, and no irreversible actions. The retrieval of workflow definitions poses minimal risk as it is informational only.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_subflow' and description 'Get full details of a subflow including its inputs, outputs, and actions' indicate data retrieval with no modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_subflow Allowed

get_subflow is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_subflow": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 get_subflow call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_subflow

What does the get_subflow tool do? +

Get full details of a subflow including its inputs, outputs, and actions. 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 get_subflow? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_subflow? +

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

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

get_subflow 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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