Checkr MCP Server for Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Checkr through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Checkr tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your 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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Checkr MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Checkr
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Checkr, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Checkr MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Checkr through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Checkr + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Checkr MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Checkr and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Checkr tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Checkr and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Checkr data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Checkr MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Checkr to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Checkr to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Checkr + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Checkr MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Checkr with your favorite client
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Connect Checkr to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.