list_supported_artifacts

Local sync: list the artifact types (tables) that support pull/push to local files and which fields sync for each.

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 →

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_supported_artifacts does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call list_supported_artifacts 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_supported_artifacts is rated Low

This is a read-only query operation that returns metadata about supported artifact types and their syncable fields. It has no side effects, does not execute code, modify data, or trigger external operations. The blast radius is minimal—an agent learning about available artifact types and field mappings poses negligible risk.

From the tool's definition Tool 'list_supported_artifacts' explicitly "list[s] the artifact types (tables)" and describes "which fields sync" — purely informational retrieval of schema/configuration metadata with no modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_supported_artifacts Allowed

list_supported_artifacts 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_supported_artifacts": {}
  }
}

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_supported_artifacts call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_supported_artifacts

What does the list_supported_artifacts tool do? +

Local sync: list the artifact types (tables) that support pull/push to local files and which fields sync for each. 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_supported_artifacts? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_supported_artifacts? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_supported_artifacts 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_supported_artifacts completely? +

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

list_supported_artifacts 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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