create_candidate_activity · CATS MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_candidate_activity does on CATS MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_candidate_activity needs a policy

The tool creates (not merely reads) candidate activity data, which is reversible and falls under Write category. Severity is medium because misuse could create false activity records, audit trail pollution, or misleading candidate histories, but the impact is typically limited to that specific candidate record and is recoverable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_candidate_activity' indicates creation of activity records. The description is empty, but sibling tools (attach_candidate_tags, change_candidate_thumbnail, authorize_candidate) demonstrate this server manages candidate data with write…

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Verdict

create_candidate_activity Rate-limited

create_candidate_activity 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": {
    "create_candidate_activity": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_candidate_activity_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_candidate_activity

What does the create_candidate_activity tool do? +

create_candidate_activity. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CATS 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 create_candidate_activity? +

Register the CATS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_candidate_activity: 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 CATS MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_candidate_activity? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_candidate_activity? +

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

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

create_candidate_activity is provided by the CATS MCP Server MCP server (vanman2024/cats-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.