• AUTOMATED
  • DATA-DRIVEN
  • HUMAN-LED
  • SYNCED

How to run legacy identity checks with your AI

Connect Onfido once to let your AI trigger specific verification steps for applicants already in your system.

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Short answer

Can I trigger specific Onfido checks through my AI?

Yes. You can use your AI to call specific document or facial similarity checks for applicants who have already started the process. This allows you to bypass standard onboarding flows to re-verify specific details.

The results of your request.

Where your checks land.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of the request, leaving you with clear outcomes.

AUTOMATED

New check created

The AI uses the Onfido tool to start a specific verification task. You get a new check ID for the applicant.

DATA-DRIVEN

Targeted verification

Instead of a full onboarding flow, the AI runs only the document or facial similarity check you requested.

HUMAN-LED

Manual review needed

If a check fails or requires extra eyes, the AI flags it for you to review in the Onfido dashboard.

SYNCED

Status updates

The AI tracks the progress of the check so you know exactly when the verification is complete.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI handles the technical handoff to Onfido so you don't have to navigate the dashboard manually.

  1. Identify the applicant

    Your AI looks up the existing applicant details to ensure the check is tied to the right person.

    create_check

  2. Initiate the check

    The AI sends the specific verification parameters to Onfido to start the process.

    create_check

  3. Monitor progress

    The AI waits for the Onfido system to process the document or facial data.

    create_check

  4. Report results

    The AI tells you if the check passed or if it needs a human to look at it.

    create_check

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger Onfido actions immediately.

Starting points

These are templates. Replace the bracketed info with your actual applicant IDs or document types.

Onfido Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iHq1fdFsK8phJjuHtU3g9wtzvzE8nLzkFYMb5kno/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 — Onfido capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "onfido-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iHq1fdFsK8phJjuHtU3g9wtzvzE8nLzkFYMb5kno/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Run a facial similarity check for applicant ID 98765.

  • Create a new document check for the user in my Onfido account.

  • Trigger a legacy identity check for the applicant with email user@example.com.

  • Start a document verification check for the current applicant profile.

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Start here

Connect Onfido once, then ask.

Link your Onfido account in one click. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start running checks through any compatible AI client right away.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete existing Onfido checks?

    No. The AI can only create new checks through the available tools.

  • 02

    Does the AI make the final decision on identity verification?

    No. The AI triggers the check, but the final verification outcome is determined by Onfido's logic and human reviewers.

  • 03

    Can I run a full onboarding flow through the AI?

    No. This specific capability is for triggering targeted, legacy checks like facial similarity or specific document verification.

  • 04

    Do I need to open the Onfido dashboard to start a check?

    No. Once connected, you can trigger the check directly through your AI client.

  • 05

    Can the AI change an applicant's existing profile data?

    No. The AI only interacts with Onfido to create new verification tasks.

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