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Onfido MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 6 tools to Create Applicant, Create Check, Create Workflow Run, and more

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Onfido as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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About Onfido MCP Server

Connect your Onfido account to any AI agent to streamline your KYC (Know Your Customer) and identity verification processes through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Onfido as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Onfido data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

  • Applicant Management — Create and manage applicant profiles representing individuals undergoing verification.
  • Workflow Studio Integration — Start and monitor complex verification workflows (Workflow Runs) to automate multi-step identity checks.
  • Legacy Checks — Create classic checks for specific report combinations like document verification and facial similarity.
  • Detailed Reporting — Retrieve comprehensive verification reports, including results and granular breakdowns of identity data.
  • Real-time Notifications — Register webhooks to receive asynchronous updates on verification statuses directly to your systems.

The Onfido MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 6 Onfido tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Onfido through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning identity-verification, kyc, applicant-screening, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Create applicant on Onfido

Create a new Onfido applicant

create

Create check on Onfido

Create a new Check (Legacy/Classic)

create

Create workflow run on Onfido

Create a new Workflow Run

get

Get report on Onfido

Retrieve a Verification Report

get

Get workflow run on Onfido

g., awaiting_input, processing, approved, review, declined). Retrieve a Workflow Run

register

Register webhook on Onfido

Register a new Webhook

Connect Onfido to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Onfido into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
02

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal
03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
04

Start using Onfido

Ask Claude: "Using Onfido, show me...". 6 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Onfido MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Onfido through the Model Context Protocol.

01

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

02

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

03

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Onfido tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Onfido + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Onfido MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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CI/CD integration: embed Onfido tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

02

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Onfido nightly and generate reports without human intervention

03

Shell scripting: pipe Onfido outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

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Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Onfido status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Onfido in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Onfido immediately.

01

"Create a new Onfido applicant for John Doe (john.doe@example.com)."

02

"Start a verification workflow 'wf_abc' for applicant 'app_12345'."

03

"Retrieve the details for report ID 'rep_xyz789'."

Troubleshooting Onfido MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Onfido to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
02

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Onfido + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Onfido MCP Server with Claude Code.

01

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
02

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
03

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

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