hires_delete_webhook
Delete a company-scoped webhook subscription by ID. Use for endpoint retirement and security rotation.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Company ID | |
| webhook_id | Yes | Webhook ID |
Delete a company-scoped webhook subscription by ID. Use for endpoint retirement and security rotation.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Company ID | |
| webhook_id | Yes | Webhook ID |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already indicate the tool is destructive (destructiveHint: true) and not read-only. The description adds that it is 'company-scoped' and its use cases, but does not provide additional behavioral details such as reversibility or authentication requirements. Given the annotations, this is acceptable but not exceptional.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise: two sentences, front-loaded with the purpose, followed by usage guidance. Every word is informative and there is no unnecessary information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple delete operation with two required parameters and no output schema, the description adequately explains the purpose and use cases. It covers the necessary information to understand when and why to use the tool, though it could optionally mention the expected outcome (e.g., successful deletion).
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has 100% coverage for both parameters with descriptions. The description does not add any additional meaning beyond what the schema already provides, so it meets the baseline but does not exceed it.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Delete'), the resource ('webhook subscription'), and the scope ('company-scoped'). It also provides specific use cases ('endpoint retirement and security rotation'), which helps distinguish it from similar tools like 'hires_delete_job_webhook'.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly mentions when to use the tool ('endpoint retirement and security rotation'), giving clear context. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or provide alternatives, which would further enhance guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Most tools have clearly distinct purposes due to specific entity and action combinations. However, with 133 tools, there is some overlap (e.g., multiple ways to move applications) and similar-sounding operations (e.g., batch_remove_tags vs remove_candidate_tag) that could cause confusion. The detailed descriptions help but the sheer number increases ambiguity.
All tools follow a consistent 'hires_verb_noun' pattern with snake_case. Verbs are descriptive (create, list, get, delete, update, batch) and nouns match the domain entities (candidate, application, job, etc.). No mixing of conventions like camelCase or inconsistent verb styles.
133 tools is excessive for a typical server scope. While a full-featured ATS requires many operations, this count suggests insufficient aggregation. Tools for similar entities (e.g., multiple update/delete variants) could be consolidated. The high number overwhelms the tool surface and increases complexity.
The tool set covers core CRUD operations for major entities (candidates, applications, jobs, companies, users, messages, forms, etc.) plus batch operations, webhooks, and advanced features like AI scoring and nurture campaigns. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no direct reporting/analytics tools), but most workflows can be executed.