list_event_log

List recent event log entries (fired events and their processing status)

SERVERServiceNow MCP Server SOURCE@aartiq/servicenow-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/servicenow-mcp-server/list-event-log.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_event_log does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call list_event_log 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 list_event_log is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays event log entries for query/audit purposes. It performs no modifications, deletions, or external operations. The read-only nature of querying event logs places it in the Read category with low severity, as exposure would primarily enable information disclosure rather than operational harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_event_log' with description 'List recent event log entries (fired events and their processing status)' indicates retrieval of existing log data without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_event_log Allowed

list_event_log 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": {
    "list_event_log": {}
  }
}

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 list_event_log call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_event_log

What does the list_event_log tool do? +

List recent event log entries (fired events and their processing status). 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 list_event_log? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_event_log? +

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

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

list_event_log 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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