How to Use the Certn MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Certn MCP Server configuration in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it. Every developer on the team with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically gain access to the 18 screening tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot trigger instant Certn screenings?

Yes. You can instruct VS Code Copilot to execute quickhrapplication to run an immediate background check and return the status directly in the chat interface.

Q: How do I list active rental properties using Certn in VS Code Copilot?

Ask Copilot to execute listpmproperties to retrieve all properties. The tool returns the list of units, which Copilot can use to help you write matching database queries.

Q: Can we add packages to an application using Certn in VS Code Copilot?

Yes. Use Copilot to call addhrpackages to append specific checks to an active candidate application, helping you test complex compliance workflows.

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Standardize screening integrations across teams

`invite_hr_application` triggers applicant background checks directly from your shared VS Code workspace. Teams commit the MCP config to the repo, ensuring every developer can test candidate invitations without manual setup. Developers can call `list_hr_applicants` through Copilot Chat to debug application states during team sprints. This shared access ensures consistent integration testing across your entire engineering department.

Verify report delivery pipelines in VS Code

`get_hr_report_pdf` retrieves completed background check reports directly into your active workspace. Copilot uses the downloaded files to help you debug your document storage and notification workflows. For web-based portals, `get_hr_report_web` fetches the HTML report layout so you can test how candidate data renders. This local verification ensures your production HR dashboard displays screening results correctly.

Build property management tools with VS Code Copilot

`create_pm_property` adds new rental properties directly through Copilot's MCP agent interface during backend development. Your team can quickly test the property creation pipeline without leaving the code editor. By calling `quick_pm_application`, developers verify the instant tenant screening flow against test databases. This keeps your leasing portal integration moving forward without relying on manual API requests.

Setup guide

Set up Certn MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Certn MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Certn tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Certn transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "certn-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Certn MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it. Every developer on the team with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically gain access to the 18 screening tools.

Yes. You can instruct VS Code Copilot to execute `quick_hr_application` to run an immediate background check and return the status directly in the chat interface.

Ask Copilot to execute `list_pm_properties` to retrieve all properties. The tool returns the list of units, which Copilot can use to help you write matching database queries.

Yes. Use Copilot to call `add_hr_packages` to append specific checks to an active candidate application, helping you test complex compliance workflows.

This MCP integration utilizes local stdio transport, meaning sensitive applicant PII and background check results are piped directly to your machine. No candidate credit scores or criminal history records are cached or sent to external LLM servers.

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