list_my_tasks

List tasks assigned to the currently configured user

SERVERServiceNow MCP Server SOURCE@aartiq/servicenow-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/servicenow-mcp-server/list-my-tasks.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_my_tasks does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call list_my_tasks 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_my_tasks is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves task data specific to the authenticated user. It performs a read-only operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute actions. The blast radius is minimal as it only exposes data already accessible to the user. Severity is low because unauthorized access would reveal only the user's own task list.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_my_tasks' and description 'List tasks assigned to the currently configured user' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_my_tasks Allowed

list_my_tasks 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_my_tasks": {}
  }
}

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_my_tasks call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_my_tasks

What does the list_my_tasks tool do? +

List tasks assigned to the currently configured user. 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_my_tasks? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_my_tasks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_my_tasks 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_my_tasks completely? +

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

list_my_tasks 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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