Bring Background Checks
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Checkr to Windsurf and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the 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.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Checkr API Secret Key (obtained from your dashboard)
- Start managing your background checks from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- HR Managers — monitor background check progress and review candidate statuses using natural language
- Recruiters — create new candidates and trigger screenings without opening the dashboard
- Compliance Officers — audit report results and verify screening packages straight from their chat interface
- Operations Teams — quickly check the status of pending invitations and candidate profiles
Built-in capabilities (8)
Create a new candidate profile
Get detailed information for a specific candidate
Get detailed information for a specific background report
List background check reports
List candidates in the account
List invitations sent to candidates
List available screening packages (e.g. Pro, Basic)
Initiate a background check for a candidate
Why Windsurf?
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.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Checkr in Windsurf
Why run Checkr with Vinkius?
The Checkr connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Checkr using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Checkr and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Checkr to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Checkr for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Checkr is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the 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?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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