get_soap_message

Get full configuration of a SOAP Message including its functions/operations

Server ServiceNow-MCP tedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_soap_message does on ServiceNow-MCP

AI agents call get_soap_message 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.

Why get_soap_message needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries the configuration of a SOAP message integration without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a straightforward read operation with no side effects, making it the lowest risk category. The severity is low because exposure of SOAP message configuration details carries minimal risk unless they contain highly sensitive credentials, but the operation itself is non-destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_soap_message' and description 'Get full configuration of a SOAP Message including its functions/operations' indicate retrieval of configuration data.

Questions about get_soap_message

What does the get_soap_message tool do? +

Get full configuration of a SOAP Message including its functions/operations. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ServiceNow-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_soap_message? +

Register the ServiceNow- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_soap_message: 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.

What risk level is get_soap_message? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_soap_message? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_soap_message 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 get_soap_message completely? +

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

get_soap_message 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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