list_uib_data_brokers

List UI Builder data brokers (data sources for pages)

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-uib-data-brokers.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_uib_data_brokers does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call list_uib_data_brokers 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_uib_data_brokers is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves information about data broker configurations in ServiceNow's UI Builder. It performs a read-only operation to enumerate data sources available to pages. There is no capability to modify, delete, or execute arbitrary operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_uib_data_brokers' and description states it 'List[s] UI Builder data brokers (data sources for pages)' — a list/retrieval operation with no modification or execution capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_uib_data_brokers Allowed

list_uib_data_brokers 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_uib_data_brokers": {}
  }
}

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_uib_data_brokers call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_uib_data_brokers

What does the list_uib_data_brokers tool do? +

List UI Builder data brokers (data sources for pages). 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_uib_data_brokers? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_uib_data_brokers? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_uib_data_brokers 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_uib_data_brokers completely? +

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

list_uib_data_brokers 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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