How to Use the Checkr MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I connect the Checkr MCP Server to my Windsurf editor?

Open your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Cascade automatically discovers the tools and lets you start running checks immediately.

Q: How do I handle package selections inside Windsurf?

Cascade uses listscreeningpackages to read your active plans. You can tell your agent to select a specific package like Basic or Pro, and it will execute the check.

Q: What happens if a background check returns a flag?

The agent uses getreportdetails to inspect the results. It will read the specific status and alert you if the candidate's report requires manual compliance review.

Run background screenings and track candidate compliance reports autonomously inside Windsurf.

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Run background checks with Windsurf Cascade

Cascade doesn't stop to ask for permission at every step; it uses `create_new_candidate` to build profiles, finds tiers with `list_screening_packages`, and fires off requests with `start_background_check` in one go. You don't have to copy-paste data between tabs. Windsurf handles the entire workflow autonomously, letting you focus on reviewing the results instead of managing the pipeline.

Track candidate progress in real time

Let Cascade call `list_screening_invitations` to see who hasn't responded, then fetch status updates via `get_report_details` to check for flags. The agent checks the background check history and flags delays before they slow down your hiring process. It maps out your entire pipeline using actual data from your account.

Audit hiring compliance on the fly

When you need an overview of your hiring pipeline, Cascade queries your account using `list_checkr_candidates` and pulls down specific reports with `list_background_reports`. This MCP Server turns your editor into a control center for HR compliance. Cascade updates your internal tracking files based on the actual status of each background check.

Setup guide

Set up Checkr MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Checkr payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Checkr tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Checkr MCP in Windsurf

Open your `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Cascade automatically discovers the tools and lets you start running checks immediately.

Yes, Cascade chains the tools autonomously. It can find a candidate, pick a package using `list_screening_packages`, and start the screening with `start_background_check` without waiting for your input.

Cascade uses `list_screening_packages` to read your active plans. You can tell your agent to select a specific package like Basic or Pro, and it will execute the check.

The agent uses `get_report_details` to inspect the results. It will read the specific status and alert you if the candidate's report requires manual compliance review.

Vinkius runs this integration in an isolated sandbox, meaning your candidate's personally identifiable information never persists on our servers. This MCP connection runs entirely in-memory to keep your background screening details secure.

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