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# Add a playbook as an MCP tool

# Add a playbook as an MCP tool {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated July 23, 2026  
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Create a tool in the MCP Server Console and expose it in an MCP server so that MCP clients can invoke the playbook through the MCP.

## Before you begin

* Make sure that you have Process Automation Designer 29.5.1 or later, and an active subscription of ServiceNow Otto®.
* Create an MCP server where you want to add the playbook as a tool. For more information, see [Create an MCP server](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-mcp-server&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US).
* Create or update existing playbooks to make sure that they are compatible for exposing as an MCP tool. For more information, see [Playbooks as an MCP tool](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6pOGaYyGerE5RdYJU9nfXg "Expose a playbook as a tool in an MCP server, enabling MCP clients to trigger and execute the playbook through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).") and [Check the compatibility of playbooks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/d2VEl1AzMcBc~kA2hJoFNA "Verify that the playbook is compatible to be used as an MCP tool.").
* Role required: sn_mcp_server.tools_admin, sn_mcp_server.admin, or admin
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllMCP Server Console.
2. From the Configuration tab, select Tools.
3. Select Create tool.
4. Select the Playbook category.  
5. Fill in the following information.  
   * Playbook: From the list of compatible playbooks, select the playbook that you want to add to the tool.

     If you're unable to see a playbook in the list, verify that the playbook is
     compatible. For more information, see [Check the compatibility of playbooks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/d2VEl1AzMcBc~kA2hJoFNA "Verify that the playbook is compatible to be used as an MCP tool.").
   * Label: Add an internal name for the tool.
   * Description: Provide a description of what the tool intends to do. This input is exposed to AI clients and used to determine when to call this tool.  
     Note:  
     Add specific and action-oriented description as the AI clients access it to decide when to invoke the tool.
   * Active: Select to make the tool active and ready for execution.
   * From the MCP Servers list, select a sever to which you want to add the tool. The AI clients will use the selected server to access the tool.
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6. Add the following two Actions as tools to the MCP server:  
   * Check Playbook Status
   * Continue Playbook Execution

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   These Actions are available by default in the Action category. You must add these Actions and enable them in the Tools list.

7. Review the tool inputs and modify if necessary.
8. Select Create.  
   The playbook is available as a tool in the MCP server. MCP clients connected to the server can invoke the playbook as part of an agentic workflow.

## What to do next

Configure clients to connect to the server and use the tool. For more information, see [Connecting to an MCP server from an MCP client](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=connect-mcp-server-client&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US)

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