Create a tool from Now Assist skill

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  • Updated May 29, 2026
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    • Create a tool from Now Assist skills to expose it to Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients from an MCP Server.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_mcp_server.tools_admin, sn_mcp_server.admin, or admin

    Prebuilt and custom Now Assist skills are organized as governed MCP tools, enabling seamless discovery and accessibility for any standards-conforming MCP client. This structure enhances usability and encourages effective integration of these skills across various platforms. See Now Assist skill support in MCP Server Console to learn about the pre-configured Now Assist skills.

    Procedure

    1. Select Now Assist skill from these categories.
      Tool creation
    2. On the form, fill in the fields.
      Create tool from Now Assist skill
      Note:
      The category is auto-populated if selected in the last modal.
      Table 1. Tool form
      Field Description
      Now Assist skill Select a Now Assist skill type from the list.
      Label An internal name for the tool.
      Description
      The 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:
      Admins must add specific and action-oriented description as the AI clients access it to decide when to invoke the tool.
      MCP Servers One or more servers you want to add your tool to.
      In the Tool inputs section, the fields associated with the capability are added. See Create a tool for a Model Context Protocol server to learn more. The tool is now published on the MCP Servers and discoverable by MCP clients.