hires_create_candidate · 100Hires MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What hires_create_candidate does on 100Hires MCP Server

AI agents use hires_create_candidate to create or update resources in 100Hires MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your 100Hires MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why hires_create_candidate needs a policy

This tool creates new candidate records in the ATS, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies the system state by adding data but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'hires_create_candidate' and description states 'Create a new candidate profile.' The verb 'create' indicates data creation rather than retrieval or deletion.

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Verdict

hires_create_candidate Rate-limited

hires_create_candidate stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "hires_create_candidate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "hires_create_candidate_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about hires_create_candidate

What does the hires_create_candidate tool do? +

Create a new candidate profile. Optionally link to a job/stage and attach a CV. Used for imports, inbound forms, and enrichment workflows. It is categorised as a Write tool in the 100Hires MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on hires_create_candidate? +

Register the 100Hires MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hires_create_candidate: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches 100Hires MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is hires_create_candidate? +

hires_create_candidate is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit hires_create_candidate? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the hires_create_candidate rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block hires_create_candidate completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for hires_create_candidate. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides hires_create_candidate? +

hires_create_candidate is provided by the 100Hires MCP Server MCP server (100hires/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

hires_create_candidate is one line of 100Hires MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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