Add an MCP server from MCP Catalog

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title: Add an MCP server from MCP Catalog
description: Add an MCP server from the MCP Catalog in AI Control Tower.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/intelligent-experiences/ai-control-tower/add-an-mcp-server-from-mcp-catalog.html
release: brazil
product: AI Control Tower
classification: ai-control-tower
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Process flow of MCP servers via AI Gateway, AI Gateway, Exploring AI Control Tower \(legacy\), AI Control Tower \(legacy\), Establishing AI governance, Enable AI Experiences]
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# Add an MCP server from MCP Catalog

Add an MCP server from the MCP Catalog in AI Control Tower.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_ai\_governance.ai\_steward

**Note:** The AI Steward \(sn\_ai\_governance.ai\_steward\) role gets inherited with the following roles:

-   \(AI admin\) sn\_aia.admin
-   \(AIG admin\) aig\_admin
-   \(MCP Client admin\) sn\_mcp\_client.admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **AI assets** > **AI asset inventory** > **MCP servers**.

2.  Select **Add**.

3.  Select **Choose from MCP Catalog**

4.  Search for a server using the search box, or browse available MCP servers displayed as cards with icons, descriptions, and versions.

5.  Select a server to view details including:

    -   MCP server URL
    -   Transport type
    -   Available tools and capabilities
6.  Click **Select** to import the server.

    **Note:** The system auto-fills Name, MCP server URL, Authentication type, and Transport type.

7.  Select **OK** to confirm your server and endpoint selections.

    **Note:** Add any additional details.

8.  Select **Submit**.

    The MCP server is submitted to AI Steward review.

    **Note:** You can only add one MCP server at a time.


## Result

The MCP server is added to AI Control Tower with status In review and synced to AI Agent Studio within 15 minutes.