Get full details of an HR case by number (e.g. HRCS0001234) or sys_id
AI agents call get_hr_case to retrieve information from ServiceNow-MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves HR case information (a sensitive record type containing potentially private employee data like benefits, complaints, or disciplinary matters) without modifying it. While the Read category applies, severity is medium rather than low because HR data is sensitive and could be misused for unauthorized access to personal employee information if an agent queries indiscriminately.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get full details of an HR case' — a retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'Get' and phrase 'full details' indicate data query functionality.
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Get full details of an HR case by number (e.g. HRCS0001234) or sys_id. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ServiceNow-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the ServiceNow- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_hr_case: 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. Nothing to install.
get_hr_case is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_hr_case 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_hr_case. 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.
get_hr_case is provided by the ServiceNow- MCP server (tedorigawa001/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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