list_grc_entities

List GRC Entities (sn_grc_profile) — the

SERVERServiceNow-MCP SOURCEtedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/tedorigawa001-servicenow-mcp/list-grc-entities.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_grc_entities does on ServiceNow-MCP

AI agents call list_grc_entities to retrieve information from ServiceNow-MCP 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_grc_entities is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries GRC entity data from ServiceNow without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. It performs a read-only query operation typical of data retrieval tools. The blast radius is minimal—it only exposes existing GRC data that an authorized ServiceNow user could already access through normal queries. No financial, destructive, or execution risks are present.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_grc_entities' and description indicate listing/querying GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) profile entities. The word 'list' is a strong indicator of a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_grc_entities safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ServiceNow-MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_grc_entities, this is the rule to start with:

list_grc_entities Allowed

list_grc_entities 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_grc_entities": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ServiceNow-MCP, apply this rule, and every list_grc_entities call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_grc_entities

What does the list_grc_entities tool do? +

List GRC Entities (sn_grc_profile) — the. 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 list_grc_entities? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_grc_entities: 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 list_grc_entities? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_grc_entities? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_grc_entities 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_grc_entities completely? +

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

list_grc_entities 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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