Checkr MCP Server for Mastra AI 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Checkr through the Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically — type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"checkr": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Checkr Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Checkr " +
"using 8 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Checkr?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Checkr MCP Server
Connect your Checkr account to any AI agent and take full control of your background screening and hiring compliance through natural conversation. Streamline how you screen candidates and verify credentials.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Checkr tool infrastructure. Connect 8 tools through the Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution — deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Candidate Oversight — List and retrieve details for all candidates in your account natively
- Report Intelligence — Access background check reports and their current status (Clear, Consider, Pending) flawlessly
- Screening Automation — Create new candidate profiles and initiate background checks securely
- Package Logistics — List and manage available screening packages like 'Pro' and 'Basic' flawlessly
- Invitation Control — Monitor invitations sent to candidates to complete their own screening applications securely
- Compliance Monitoring — Retrieve detailed report results and adverse action status directly within your workspace
The Checkr MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Checkr to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Checkr MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 8 tools from Checkr via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the Checkr MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Checkr through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure — add Checkr without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Checkr tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host — Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Checkr + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Checkr MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Checkr, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Checkr as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Checkr on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Checkr tools alongside other MCP servers
Checkr MCP Tools for Mastra AI (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Checkr to Mastra AI via MCP:
create_new_candidate
Create a new candidate profile
get_candidate_details
Get detailed information for a specific candidate
get_report_details
Get detailed information for a specific background report
list_background_reports
List background check reports
list_checkr_candidates
List candidates in the account
list_screening_invitations
List invitations sent to candidates
list_screening_packages
List available screening packages (e.g. Pro, Basic)
start_background_check
Initiate a background check for a candidate
Example Prompts for Checkr in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Checkr immediately.
"List the last 5 background checks in my Checkr account."
"Check the status of the candidate named 'Jane Smith'."
"What screening packages do I have available?"
Troubleshooting Checkr MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Checkr to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpCheckr + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Checkr MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect Checkr to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.