Certn MCP for AI. Screen hires and tenants without leaving your chat.
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How this MCP server connects to your AI agent
Certn automates background checks and screenings for both HR recruiting and Property Management. You can invite applicants via email or SMS, run instant quickscreen checks, and retrieve detailed reports—all without leaving your primary communication tool.
It handles everything from criminal record verification to tenant screening in one place.
What AI agents can do with Certn Automation
Add hr packages
Adds necessary checks, like credit or criminal record checks, to an existing HR application.
Create pm property
Sets up a new listing for a rental property in the system.
Get hr applicant
Retrieves all details and current status information for a specific HR application.
Invite new HR applicants or PM tenants directly via email or SMS for background checks.
Perform quick, immediate screenings on both HR candidates and property management tenants.
Generate detailed reports in PDF, HTML formats, or create secure links that expire after one hour.
View lists of all HR applicants, PM tenants, and available rental property listings.
Add specific checks to an existing HR application or list available screening packages for different needs.
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What AI agents can do with Certn: 18 Tools
These tools give you direct control over every aspect of the background check process, from inviting new candidates to retrieving final compliance reports.
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Start using Certn on VinkiusAdd Hr Packages
Adds necessary checks, like credit or criminal record checks, to an existing HR application.
Create Pm Property
Sets up a new listing for a rental property in the system.
Get Hr Applicant
Retrieves all details and current status information for a specific HR application.
Get Hr Report Link
Generates a temporary, secure hosted link allowing access to an HR report for one...
Get Hr Report Pdf
Downloads the complete background check results for an HR applicant as a PDF file.
Get Hr Report Web
Downloads the full HR report content as an HTML document.
Invite Hr Application
Sends a background check invitation to a new job applicant via email or SMS.
Invite Pm Application
Invites a prospective tenant to complete their screening application via email for...
List Hr Applicants
Retrieves a list of all current and past HR applications in the system.
List Listings
Shows all currently active rental property listings available for viewing.
List Packages
Displays all available background check screening packages that can be purchased or...
List Pm Applicants
Retrieves a list of all tenant applications submitted to the property management system.
List Pm Properties
Displays an inventory list of all properties managed by your organization.
List Superteams
Shows a directory of organizational superteams for user oversight.
List Teams
Lists the various internal teams and access groups within your organization.
List Users
Retrieves a directory list of all user accounts with access to the system.
Quick Hr Application
Runs an instant background check (Quickscreen) on an HR applicant if consent is...
Quick Pm Application
Performs a quick, immediate screening on a tenant for Property Management use cases.
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Claude AI
Open Claude Settings
Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
Add Custom Connector
Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:
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Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token
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Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.
This connection provides 18 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.
The Compliance Data Chase is Exhausting., Solved with Vinkius AI Gateway
Today, checking a candidate or tenant's background means jumping through hoops. You send an email here, wait for a response there, log into a separate portal to check status, and then download reports in three different formats just to compile one file for your boss. It’s slow, it requires copying data between spreadsheets, and you spend half the day chasing down expired links.
With this MCP, that process collapses into conversation. You tell your agent what needs screening—whether it's a new hire or a renter—and they handle all the invites, status checks, and report generation internally. All you get is the final answer, right in your chat window.
Certn: Background Check Reports at Your Fingertips
Forget manual tasks like logging into three separate portals to check user access or listing properties just to update a spreadsheet. You can now ask your agent to 'List all PM properties' and instantly get the current inventory, or use `list_superteams` to see who has elevated rights.
It’s simple: you stop managing compliance workflows; you just talk through them. The system does the rest.
What your AI can actually do with this
Need to screen candidates or tenants? This MCP lets you manage background checks for HR and property management directly through conversation with your AI client. You don't have to jump between dedicated portals and email chains anymore. Need to invite a new employee, run an instant quickscreen, or get the full PDF report? Your agent handles it.
It supports everything from listing available screening packages to managing entire teams across your organization. Because this MCP lives on Vinkius, you can connect all your background check needs alongside other services—like payroll or CRM tools—from one place. This keeps complex compliance workflows simple and conversational.
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Here's how it actually works
The bottom line is you manage compliance and screening tasks by simply talking to your AI client instead of clicking through multiple websites.
First, subscribe to this MCP and provide your Certn Client ID and Secret keys.
Next, tell your agent the task: 'List all HR applicants who need a status check.'
Finally, the agent executes the request, providing you with current application lists or initiating report downloads.
Who is this actually for?
HR Managers, Property Managers, Compliance Officers. If you spend time tracking down statuses across different systems or manually running background checks for new hires and tenants, this MCP saves hours every week.
You send screening invites to candidates via email and check their status without leaving your communication tools.
You manage tenant applications, create property listings, and track applicant statuses directly through your AI agent.
You quickly access background check reports (like Criminal Record Checks or Right to Work verification) for audit purposes.
What Changes When You Connect
Reduce friction in candidate onboarding. Instead of sending a separate link, you can simply ask your agent to 'Invite HR applicant John Doe,' handling the email/SMS process automatically using invite_hr_application.
Cut down on manual report generation time. Need proof for an audit? Ask your agent to pull the PDF or HTML report directly, bypassing multiple download screens and running a tool like get_hr_report_pdf.
Handle both HR and Property Management under one roof. You can use commands like 'List all PM applicants' alongside 'List all HR applications,' meaning you don't need separate compliance tools for different departments.
Speed up the decision process with instant checks. If consent is already secured, run quick_hr_application or quick_pm_application to get immediate status updates without waiting for full application submission.
Maintain perfect record-keeping and oversight. You can list all users (list_users) and manage teams to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive background check data.
See it in action
Onboarding a New Employee
An HR Manager needs to screen John Smith. Instead of emailing the link, they ask their agent: 'Invite new candidate John Smith.' The agent sends the invite and logs it. Later, when ready for the final report, they just tell the agent to use get_hr_report_pdf for the finished file.
Tenant Vetting in Property Management
A Property Manager needs to screen a new tenant. They ask their agent to 'Invite PM applicant Jane Doe.' After getting confirmation, they run quick_pm_application for an immediate status check, all within the chat interface.
Compliance Audit Prep
A Compliance Officer needs to gather data on team access. They ask their agent to 'List all teams and users.' The agent responds with a directory list using list_teams and list_users, instantly providing the audit trail needed.
Managing Property Inventory
A Property Manager needs to know what they're listing. They ask their agent to 'List all rental properties.' The agent uses list_listings and provides a quick inventory, helping the manager plan marketing efforts.
The honest tradeoffs
Treating it like a database query
Trying to manually list applicants by typing 'Applicant name: John Doe; Status: Pending.' This requires precise syntax and fails if the data changes.
Just ask your agent, 'What is the status of HR applicant John Doe?' The agent handles the complexity using get_hr_applicant and gives you a clean answer.
Confusing PM and HR workflows
Trying to use an HR function, like inviting an employee, on a tenant application. These systems handle different compliance rules.
Always specify the type of check you need. Use invite_hr_application for employees or invite_pm_application for tenants. The MCP routes it correctly.
Needing a comprehensive summary
Asking, 'Give me everything about every applicant.' This is too broad and risks overwhelming the agent with unneeded data.
Be specific. Ask: 'List all HR applicants who are pending status,' using list_hr_applicants to get a focused list.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP if you manage background checks for two distinct groups—employees (HR) and tenants (Property Management)—and your biggest pain point is context switching. If most of your compliance tasks involve sending invites, checking status, or retrieving official reports, this is essential. Don't use it if you only need to run a single type of check (e.g., only tenant checks). In that case, a standalone property management tool might suffice. However, if your job involves coordinating between HR and PM compliance needs, running quick_hr_application followed by quick_pm_application, this MCP centralizes those two critical functions into one conversation.
Questions you might have
Does Certn MCP handle both HR and Property Management screenings? +
Yes, it manages both. You use separate tools like invite_hr_application for employees and invite_pm_application for tenants within the same MCP.
How do I get a report from Certn using my AI client? +
You can generate reports in three ways: use get_hr_report_pdf to download a PDF, or ask for the secure hosted link using get_hr_report_link.
Can I run an instant check on a candidate? +
Absolutely. If you have consent, you can run an immediate quickscreen for HR candidates using quick_hr_application, or for tenants using quick_pm_application.
What if I need to change the checks on a pending application? +
You can use the add_hr_packages tool to add specific checks, such as identity verification, to an existing HR application before it's finalized.
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