list_import_sets

List Import Sets with optional filter by state or staging table

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-import-sets.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_import_sets does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call list_import_sets 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_import_sets is rated Low

This tool performs a query/list operation to retrieve import set records from ServiceNow with optional filtering. It retrieves information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The 'list' operation and 'filter' capability are characteristic of Read category tools. Severity is low because listing data poses minimal risk even if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_import_sets' and description 'List Import Sets with optional filter by state or staging table' indicate retrieval of data with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_import_sets Allowed

list_import_sets 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_import_sets": {}
  }
}

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_import_sets call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_import_sets

What does the list_import_sets tool do? +

List Import Sets with optional filter by state or staging table. 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_import_sets? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_import_sets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_import_sets 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_import_sets completely? +

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

list_import_sets 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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