list_assets

What list_assets does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call list_assets 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.

Why list_assets is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves IT asset data without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It is a straightforward list/retrieve function typical of Read category tools. The filtering parameters are descriptive only and do not change state. Low severity as asset inventory data is generally non-critical, though confidence is high due to clear read-only semantics.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_assets' and description 'List IT assets with optional filtering' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects. Filtering parameters (state, class, assigned user) are read-only constraints.

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

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

Questions about list_assets