candidate_create_note · Ashby MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What candidate_create_note does on Ashby MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why candidate_create_note needs a policy

This is a Write operation: it creates and stores new data (a note) within the recruiting system, modifying the candidate's record reversibly. It does not execute code or delete data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'candidate_create_note' and description 'Add a note to a candidate' indicate creation of new data (a note) attached to an existing candidate record.

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Verdict

candidate_create_note Rate-limited

candidate_create_note 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": {
    "candidate_create_note": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "candidate_create_note_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about candidate_create_note

What does the candidate_create_note tool do? +

Add a note to a candidate. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ashby MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on candidate_create_note? +

Register the Ashby MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for candidate_create_note: 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 Ashby MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is candidate_create_note? +

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

Can I rate-limit candidate_create_note? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the candidate_create_note 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 candidate_create_note completely? +

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

candidate_create_note is provided by the Ashby MCP server (jaketeagle/ashby-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.