How to Use the Checkr MCP in Cline

Q: How does Cline track pending screening invitations?

The agent calls listscreeninginvitations to find outstanding requests. It can then generate a markdown report in your workspace showing who has not completed their background check.

Q: Can I restrict which screening packages Cline can initiate?

Yes, Cline checks listscreeningpackages to see what is available. You can instruct your agent to only use specific packages, keeping your screening costs under control.

Run background screenings and manage candidate reports directly from your Cline sidebar in VS Code.

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Build custom HR dashboards with Cline and Checkr

Cline uses `list_checkr_candidates` and `list_background_reports` to populate your UI with live screening data when you ask it to build an internal dashboard. It writes the React components, fetches the background check statuses, and edits your codebase to render a clean, functional dashboard without you writing a single line of boilerplate.

Automate candidate onboarding flows

Let Cline handle your candidate intake by calling `create_new_candidate` to register new hires and triggering the screening process using `start_background_check`. If you have a list of new hires in a CSV file, Cline reads the file, runs the necessary API calls, and logs the invitation links it gets from `list_screening_invitations`.

Inspect specific report details inline

Cline uses `get_report_details` and `get_candidate_details` to pull background check files directly into your editor so you don't have to leave VS Code. This MCP Server ensures your editor stays updated with your latest Checkr packages via `list_screening_packages` so you always use the correct screening tier.

Setup guide

Set up Checkr MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type checkr-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Checkr refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about Checkr MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar, click the MCP Servers icon, and paste your Vinkius MCP endpoint. You can also edit your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file directly to add the server.

Yes, Cline uses the tools to read live candidate data and then writes the integration code directly into your local files. It tests the code using the live endpoints.

The agent calls `list_screening_invitations` to find outstanding requests. It can then generate a markdown report in your workspace showing who has not completed their background check.

Yes, Cline checks `list_screening_packages` to see what is available. You can instruct your agent to only use specific packages, keeping your screening costs under control.

Your candidate records and background reports are protected by an ephemeral, zero-trust connection. This MCP setup processes these transactions in a secure V8 isolate, meaning no sensitive background data is stored or logged.

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