search_cmdb_ci

Search for configuration items (CIs) in the CMDB

SERVERServiceNow-MCP SOURCEtedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/tedorigawa001-servicenow-mcp/search-cmdb-ci.md

WHAT IT DOES

What search_cmdb_ci does on ServiceNow-MCP

AI agents call search_cmdb_ci 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 search_cmdb_ci is rated Low

This tool retrieves configuration item data from the Configuration Management Database without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a read-only query function with minimal risk of misuse by an AI agent. The blast radius is limited to potential information disclosure of CMDB contents, which is typically low-sensitivity metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'search' and description states 'Search for configuration items (CIs) in the CMDB' — a pure query/retrieval operation with no modification or execution capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

search_cmdb_ci Allowed

search_cmdb_ci 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": {
    "search_cmdb_ci": {}
  }
}

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 search_cmdb_ci call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about search_cmdb_ci

What does the search_cmdb_ci tool do? +

Search for configuration items (CIs) in the CMDB. 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 search_cmdb_ci? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit search_cmdb_ci? +

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

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

search_cmdb_ci 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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