How to Use the Checkr MCP in Claude

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Connect Checkr MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Checkr to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Checkr with Claude Desktop

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Manage Checkr candidates in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and the hiring portal. You can use `list_checkr_candidates` to pull your current applicant list straight into the chat interface. Once you find the right person, `get_candidate_details` gives you their current status. It saves you from digging through spreadsheets.

Trigger screenings from this MCP Server

Start the vetting process by using `list_screening_packages` to see which tiers are ready. You'll know exactly what you're ordering before you commit. Use `start_background_check` to kick off the process for a specific candidate. The agent handles the request while you continue your conversation.

Review report status in Claude Desktop

Get updates on pending screenings by calling `list_background_reports`. You can see which files are finished and which ones are still in progress. If you need the fine print, `get_report_details` pulls the full summary into your chat. It’s the fastest way to confirm a hire’s status.

Setup guide

Set up Checkr MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Checkr MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Checkr MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under checkr-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Checkr MCP in Claude Desktop

Add the server configuration to your Claude desktop config file. Once you restart the app, the tools will appear in your chat window.

Yes, just ask the agent to fetch the list for you. It uses the tool to grab the data from your dashboard in real-time.

It runs locally on your machine via the stdio protocol. This setup ensures your connection stays private to your local environment.

Call the listing tool provided by the server. It queries your account settings and displays the available options right in your chat.

Your PII stays between your local client and the API. We don't store your sensitive applicant records on any intermediate servers.

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