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Connect Checkr to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage your entire hiring compliance workflow through chat.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Checkr.

  1. 01

    Create new candidate

    This capability creates a new candidate profile in your Checkr account.

  2. 02

    Get candidate details

    Use this to pull specific, detailed information for a single candidate.

  3. 03

    List background reports

    This capability returns a list of all background check reports in your account.

  4. 04

    Start background check

    Trigger a new background check for a specific candidate.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Checkr.

  1. 05

    Get report details

    Get the full specifics of a single background report.

  2. 06

    List checkr candidates

    This capability provides a list of all candidates currently in your Checkr account.

  3. 07

    List screening invitations

    Retrieve a list of all screening invitations sent to candidates.

  4. 08

    List screening packages

    This capability lists the screening packages available in your account, such as Pro or Basic.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Rapid Onboarding

A recruiter tells their agent to start a Pro screening for a new hire immediately after an offer is accepted.

02

Status Updates

An HR manager asks for a list of all pending background checks to see who is ready to start work.

03

Compliance Audits

A compliance officer requests the specific details of a 'Consider' report to review adverse action requirements.

04

Package Management

An operations lead checks which screening packages are currently active in the account.

Automate a task

Put Checkr to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Checkr works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Checkr to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

942ms average. Fast in production.

Checkr is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1053ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
683ms
Slowest day
1053ms
14-day trend
Slowing+11%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Checkr, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Checkr. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Checkr Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CsT3IC4Wr35TTfiH4O6VicRZsVAg5g0cx0zufOw0/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Checkr capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "checkr-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CsT3IC4Wr35TTfiH4O6VicRZsVAg5g0cx0zufOw0/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Checkr in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Checkr owners hand off.

This MCP is built for teams that need to manage high-volume hiring without constant manual dashboard updates.

  • 01

    HR Managers

    They use the agent to monitor progress and review candidate statuses via chat.

  • 02

    Recruiters

    They trigger new screenings and create candidates without leaving their workspace.

  • 03

    Compliance Officers

    They audit report results and verify screening packages through a simple interface.

FAQ

Questions Checkr owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Checkr account?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Checkr API Secret Key. Once connected, you can use it in any compatible AI client.

  • 02

    Can I start a background check through my AI?

    Yes. You can use the capability to create a candidate profile and initiate a background check using your available screening packages.

  • 03

    Which AI clients work with this MCP?

    This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 04

    What kind of report statuses can I see?

    You can retrieve statuses such as Clear, Consider, and Pending directly through your agent.

  • 05

    Do I still need to use the Checkr dashboard?

    While the dashboard remains available, this MCP allows you to perform most routine tasks like checking statuses and starting checks through your AI client instead.

  • 06

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

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

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

    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.

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