Can I see if a background check has any issues through the agent?

Yes! Use the `get_report_details` tool. The agent will return the current status. If the status is 'Consider', it means some records were found that require your review.

How do I invite a new candidate to start their check?

First, use `create_new_candidate` to add them to your account, then use `start_background_check` with the appropriate package name to trigger the invitation email.

Where do I find my Checkr API Secret Key?

Log in to your Checkr dashboard and navigate to **Settings -> API**. You can generate and copy your Secret Key from the 'API Keys' section.

Checkr MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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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.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Checkr data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Checkr MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Checkr

Ask Copilot: "Using Checkr, help me..." — 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Checkr MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Checkr through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers — adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Checkr + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Checkr MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Checkr MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Checkr to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Checkr to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Checkr + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Checkr MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.