Cloud based network mapping

Spicy Hot mess. - I would Say no.

I'm sure this question falls within the realm of science fiction, but just in case there is something I wasn't aware of Ill ask anyway.
Is there a piece of software or cloud based solution that could map my entire network that does not require it to be installed on my server?
The short story is, we, that is me and my team do not manage our servers. However we are constantly asked to find workstations on our network based on IP or even MAC's.
Don't ask, its a political ghetto, hot mess.
Meanwhile we still need to do our jobs.
I've been searching, but unsurprisingly I don't think anything like this exist.
Just asking the community at large.
Thank you.
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