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ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit): MCP server

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) is an MCP server published on GitHub that lets an AI agent access ServiceNow through over 450 tools with read-only defaults. Its repository has 263 stars and its last commit is from September 23, 2026, but it declares no licence.

Score
59/100
Adoption (stars) 24/40
Maintenance 30/30
Framework (licence, registry, official) 5/30
Actively maintainedNo licence

What ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) does

According to its repository: “ServiceNow MCP server: 450+ tools for Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot & any AI. Read-only by default.”

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard plug between an AI agent and an outside service: once the server is connected, its tools show up in the agent, which decides when to call them. ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) is listed under Customer support, a category of 12 servers in the directory, where it ranks #3 by stars.

Topics declared by the repository: automation, cmdb, itom, itsm, servicenow, typescript.

Installing and connecting ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit)

Distribution modes declared in the official MCP registry:

  • npm package (Node.js, usually started with npx)

It works with any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and most recent agents). You add one entry to the client's MCP configuration: server name, start command or URL, environment variables. Project language: TypeScript.

Security: what to check

Connecting an MCP server means installing software that talks straight to your agent: it runs with your rights and the model trusts its tool descriptions. The risk therefore depends on what it can touch and how far its code can be trusted.

Points found for ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit):

  • No licence: without a licence the code is not legally reusable, even if it is public. Avoid it in a company setting without the author's agreement.

Good practice: grant only the rights needed (least privilege), require human approval for irreversible actions, and run the AI agent security check.

Project activity and maintenance

Created on February 12, 2026, the aartiq/servicenow-mcp repository has 263 stars and 110 forks, with 0 open issues. It has more stars than 81% of the servers in the directory. Last change 1 month ago. Version published in the registry: 4.7.3 (August 5, 2026).

Stars measure attention, not quality: a recent, heavily promoted project can collect them fast, while a useful but niche server will have few.

PraisonAIPraisonAI : 9.3K9.3KMCP atlassianMCP atlassian : 6K6KServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIServiceNow MCP Server (NowAI : 263263Yandex tracker MCPYandex tracker MCP : 123123Jira MCP (nguyenvanduocit)Jira MCP (nguyenvanduocit) : 9797Freshdesk MCPFreshdesk MCP : 7070Bugherd MCPBugherd MCP : 77Zendesk MCPZendesk MCP : 77
GitHub stars of the most followed servers in the category (log scale); ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) in orange. Checked October 25, 2026.

Verdict

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) is a reasonable choice; check the points below before connecting it.

Strengths

  • Active project: recent commit
  • Widely followed: 263 stars
  • Listed in the official MCP registry

Limitations

  • No licence declared

Avoid if…

  • Company use without the author's agreement

Frequently asked questions

How do I install ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit)?

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) is distributed as npm package (Node.js, usually started with npx). Add it to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code…) following the README of aartiq/servicenow-mcp.

Is ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) free?

The code is public but has no declared licence: it is not formally free to reuse.

Is ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) safe?

Points to watch: no licence. Give it minimum rights and approve sensitive actions.

Is it an official server?

Nothing says so: it is a project published by aartiq on GitHub. Check who maintains it before giving it access.

What are the alternatives to ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit)?

In the same category: PraisonAI, MCP atlassian, Crisphive MCP, and Freshdesk MCP. PraisonAI and MCP atlassian score higher on our grid.

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