How to Use the Checkr MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I register the Checkr MCP Server in Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http checkr-mcp -- in your terminal. Make sure to place the transport flag before the server name to ensure proper registration.

Q: What commands does the agent use to check invitation statuses?

The agent calls listscreeninginvitations to see which candidates have been invited to screen, helping you track completion rates from the CLI.

Trigger candidate background checks and inspect reports directly from your terminal with Claude Code.

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Run background checks from your CLI via MCP Server

Claude Code brings candidate screening directly to your terminal, letting you find candidates with `list_checkr_candidates` or start a new check using `start_background_check`. This terminal-focused MCP Server lets you pipe candidate IDs directly into shell scripts, automating your screening pipeline from any command-line environment.

Query screening reports in headless environments

When running automated cron jobs, Claude Code uses `list_background_reports` to check the status of your candidates and pulls down details with `get_report_details`. You can automate your daily hiring audits by having the agent run shell commands that check for completed background screens and alert your team to flagged reports.

Manage candidate records via shell commands

Claude Code uses `create_new_candidate` and `get_candidate_details` to sync your terminal workspace with your live screening queue. The agent checks available screening options using `list_screening_packages`, letting you verify that your automated scripts are ordering the correct tier of background checks.

Setup guide

Set up Checkr MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see checkr-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Checkr transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Checkr tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http checkr-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Checkr MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Checkr MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http checkr-mcp -- ` in your terminal. Make sure to place the transport flag before the server name to ensure proper registration.

Yes, you can pipe terminal outputs into Claude Code to trigger `start_background_check` for specific candidate profiles automatically.

Ask Claude Code to check your packages, and it will execute `list_screening_packages` to display all available tiers directly in your terminal output.

The agent calls `list_screening_invitations` to see which candidates have been invited to screen, helping you track completion rates from the CLI.

All API requests are routed through a sandboxed V8 execution environment. This MCP routing ensures candidate details, screening results, and SSNs are processed in-memory and never stored on our infrastructure.

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