hires_list_candidate_files
List all files attached to a candidate (resumes and other documents). Each entry has uuid, absolute download url (use Bearer auth), relative_time, file metadata (orig_file_name, file_ext, file_type/MIME, readable_size), and type (resume/other).
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What hires_list_candidate_files does on 100Hires MCP Server
AI agents call hires_list_candidate_files to retrieve information from 100Hires MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why hires_list_candidate_files is rated Low
This tool performs a read-only retrieval of candidate file metadata and URLs. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute operations — it only queries and presents existing data. The blast radius of misuse is low: an AI agent could retrieve candidate documents, but cannot alter recruiting workflows, delete records, or cause irreversible harm. Classified as Read with low severity.
From the tool's definition Tool name uses 'list' and description states 'List all files attached to a candidate' — retrieves data with no modification or side effects. Returns metadata and download URLs without altering or deleting any candidate files.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs hires_list_candidate_files safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 100Hires MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For hires_list_candidate_files, this is the rule to start with:
hires_list_candidate_files is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect 100Hires MCP Server, apply this rule, and every hires_list_candidate_files call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about hires_list_candidate_files
List all files attached to a candidate (resumes and other documents). Each entry has uuid, absolute download url (use Bearer auth), relative_time, file metadata (orig_file_name, file_ext, file_type/MIME, readable_size), and type (resume/other). It is categorised as a Read tool in the 100Hires MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the 100Hires MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hires_list_candidate_files: 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.
hires_list_candidate_files is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the hires_list_candidate_files 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for hires_list_candidate_files. 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.
hires_list_candidate_files 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.
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