# Checkr MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Checkr lets you manage background checks and hiring compliance directly through your AI agent. You can screen candidates, monitor report statuses, and manage screening packages without switching tabs. It connects your HR workflow to your AI client for faster hiring. ## Overview - **Category:** human-resources - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CsT3IC4Wr35TTfiH4O6VicRZsVAg5g0cx0zufOw0/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** background-checks, screening, hiring, compliance, identity-verification ## Description Managing a hiring pipeline is usually a mess of jumping between browser tabs, checking statuses, and chasing down candidates who haven't finished their paperwork. This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent handle the heavy lifting. Instead of manually digging through a dashboard to see if a background check is clear or pending, you can just ask your agent for an update. It handles the boring stuff like creating new profiles, triggering screenings, and listing out your current candidate pool. You get a clear view of your screening packages and can keep an eye on invitations sent to new hires in one place. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can plug it into your favorite AI client and get these capabilities across your entire workflow. It turns a manual compliance headache into a simple conversation, so you can focus on making hiring decisions rather than hunting for data. ## Tools ### create_new_candidate Create a new candidate profile. This lets you add a new person to your screening queue instantly. ### start_background_check Initiate a background check. Use this to start the screening process for a specific candidate. ### get_candidate_details Get detailed information for a specific candidate. This pulls all the data you need for a single applicant. ### get_report_details Get detailed information for a specific background report. Use this to see the specific results of a screening. ### list_checkr_candidates List candidates in the account. This gives you a high-level view of everyone currently in your system. ### list_screening_invitations List invitations sent to candidates. Use this to see who needs to complete their screening paperwork. ### list_screening_packages List available screening packages. This helps you see what types of checks like Pro or Basic are available. ### list_background_reports List background check reports. This shows you all the reports currently in your account. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Which candidates are still waiting to complete their screening? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked the invitations for you. Here are the candidates who haven't finished their screening yet: | Candidate Name | Invitation Sent | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Jane Smith** | Oct 12 | Pending | | **Mark Evans** | Oct 14 | Pending | | **Sarah Chen** | Oct 15 | Pending | Would you like me to send a follow-up reminder to any of them? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the status of the last 5 background checks. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the most recent background check reports: * **John Doe**: Clear ✅ * **Jane Smith**: Pending (Waiting on MVR) ⏳ * **Mike Miller**: Consider ⚠️ * **Alice Wong**: Clear ✅ * **Bob Ross**: Pending ⏳ Let me know if you want to see the specific details for any of these. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What screening packages can I use for a new hire? ``` **Response:** ``` You have the following screening packages available in your account: * **Standard Pro**: Includes Criminal + MVR * **Basic**: Criminal Only * **Executive**: Standard + Credit + Employment Which one would you like to use for the new candidate? ``` ## Capabilities ### Create candidate profiles Add new people to your screening queue instantly through your AI client. ### Start background checks Trigger new screenings for qualified candidates with a single command. ### Get candidate info Pull detailed data for any specific applicant to see their full profile. ### View report details Check the status and specific results of any background report. ### List candidates See your entire list of candidates in one view without opening the dashboard. ### Monitor invitations Track who has received a screening request and who still needs to finish. ### Manage screening packages See what screening options are available to you in your account. ### List all reports Get a complete list of all background check reports in your account. ## Use Cases ### Bulk adding new applicants A recruiter needs to add 10 new people. They ask the agent to use create_new_candidate for all of them at once. ### Status auditing An HR manager wants to know who is cleared. They ask the agent to list all reports and filter for Clear status. ### Finding laggards A compliance officer needs to see who hasn't finished. They use list_screening_invitations to find the laggards. ### Deep dive on a specific result An ops lead needs to know what a specific report says. They ask the agent to get the details for a specific report ID. ## Benefits - Stop switching tabs by getting candidate updates and screening statuses directly in your chat. - Speed up hiring by using create_new_candidate and start_background_check to move people through the pipeline faster. - Keep compliance organized by using list_background_reports to audit all screening results in one place. - Track pending tasks easily with list_screening_invitations to see who still needs to finish their paperwork. - Save time on data entry by using get_candidate_details to pull specific info for your records. - Know your options clearly with list_screening_packages to see what screening levels you can offer. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct line to your background screening data without leaving your chat interface. 1. Subscribe to the Checkr MCP on Vinkius. 2. Add your Checkr API Secret Key from your dashboard. 3. Ask your AI agent to list candidates or start a check. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can Checkr MCP help me manage my hiring pipeline?** Yes, it lets your AI agent handle candidate profiles, screening checks, and report statuses in one place so you don't have to jump between different tools. **How does Checkr MCP speed up background checks?** You can trigger new checks and create candidate profiles instantly through your AI client instead of doing it manually in the web dashboard. **Can I use Checkr MCP to see who hasn't finished their screening?** Yes, you can ask your agent to list all pending invitations to see who needs to take action, helping you follow up with candidates faster. **Does Checkr MCP work with my current AI agent?** It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor once you connect it via Vinkius. **Can I check the specific results of a background report?** Yes, the Connector allows your agent to pull the full details of any specific report for you, showing you exactly what was found. **How do I see what screening packages are available?** You can just ask your agent to list the screening packages to see your current options and what's included in each. **Can I see if a background check has any issues through the agent?** Yes! Use the `get_report_details` tool. The agent will return the current status. If the status is 'Consider', it means some records were found that require your review. **How do I invite a new candidate to start their check?** First, use `create_new_candidate` to add them to your account, then use `start_background_check` with the appropriate package name to trigger the invitation email. **Where do I find my Checkr API Secret Key?** Log in to your Checkr dashboard and navigate to **Settings -> API**. You can generate and copy your Secret Key from the 'API Keys' section.