hires_update_application

Update application fields such as stage, disqualification flag, and CV. For explicit stage transitions prefer hires_move_application or hires_advance_application.

SERVER100Hires - AI ATS & Recruitment Software SOURCEhttps://mcp.100hires.com/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 51 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What hires_update_application does on 100Hires - AI ATS & Recruitment Software

AI agents use hires_update_application to create or update resources in 100Hires - AI ATS & Recruitment Software, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your 100Hires - AI ATS & Recruitment Software environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`cv`	object	—	Replace or attach a CV.
`id`	number	Yes	Application ID.
`include`	string	—	Comma-separated relations to embed: candidate, cv.text, job.
`stage_id`	number	—	Move application to this pipeline stage.
`is_disqualified`	boolean	—	Set to true to disqualify the candidate on this application.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why hires_update_application is rated Medium

This tool modifies application records by updating fields like stage, disqualification status, and CV documents. These are reversible changes (data can be updated again) so it's Write rather than Destructive. Severity is medium because incorrect modifications could harm candidate experience or recruitment process integrity, but the effects are confined to application metadata and documents within the ATS system.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Update application fields such as stage, disqualification flag, and CV' — classic write operations that modify existing data (update, change fields).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs hires_update_application safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 100Hires - AI ATS & Recruitment Software, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For hires_update_application, this is the rule to start with:

hires_update_application Rate-limited

hires_update_application 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_update_application": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "hires_update_application_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect 100Hires - AI ATS & Recruitment Software, apply this rule, and every hires_update_application call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about hires_update_application

What does the hires_update_application tool do? +

Update application fields such as stage, disqualification flag, and CV. For explicit stage transitions prefer hires_move_application or hires_advance_application. It is categorised as a Write tool in the 100Hires - AI ATS & Recruitment Software MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does hires_update_application accept? +

hires_update_application accepts 5 parameters: cv, id, include, stage_id, is_disqualified. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on hires_update_application? +

Register the 100Hires - AI ATS & Recruitment Software MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hires_update_application: 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 - AI ATS & Recruitment Software. Nothing to install.

What risk level is hires_update_application? +

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

Can I rate-limit hires_update_application? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the hires_update_application 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_update_application completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for hires_update_application. 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_update_application? +

hires_update_application is provided by the 100Hires - AI ATS & Recruitment Software MCP server (https://mcp.100hires.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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