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Checkr Connector for AI agents.

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Manage background checks and hiring compliance through your AI agent.

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Why people use Checkr

Checkr Background Check Automation for HR Teams

This Connector lets you handle that entire cycle through a simple chat. You just tell your agent to create a profile or start a check, and it happens. You get a clear view of your pipeline without ever having to log into a separate portal.

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What Vinkius changes

You get a direct line to your background screening data without leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

  1. Real-world use case 01

    Bulk adding new applicants

    A recruiter needs to add 10 new people.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Status auditing

    An HR manager wants to know who is cleared.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Finding laggards

    A compliance officer needs to see who hasn't finished.

Complete set · 8capabilities

The complete Checkr capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Checkr.

Capability set01 / 02

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Checkr.

  1. 01 Capability

    Create new candidate

    Create a new candidate profile. This lets you add a new person to your screening queue instantly.

  2. 02 Capability

    Start background check

    Initiate a background check. Use this to start the screening process for a specific candidate.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get candidate details

    Get detailed information for a specific candidate. This pulls all the data you need for a single applicant.

  4. 04 Capability

    Get report details

    Get detailed information for a specific background report. Use this to see the specific results of a screening.

Capability set02 / 02

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Checkr.

  1. 05 Capability

    List checkr candidates

    List candidates in the account. This gives you a high-level view of everyone currently in your system.

  2. 06 Capability

    List screening invitations

    List invitations sent to candidates. Use this to see who needs to complete their screening paperwork.

  3. 07 Capability

    List screening packages

    List available screening packages. This helps you see what types of checks like Pro or Basic are available.

  4. 08 Capability

    List background reports

    List background check reports. This shows you all the reports currently in your account.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Checkr to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Checkr from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Claude · Web + desktop

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it Checkr, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable Checkr for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work Checkr can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for HR teams and recruiters who are tired of the tab fatigue caused by manual background check monitoring. It's for the person who needs to move candidates through the pipeline faster without getting bogged down in administrative clicks.

01

HR Manager

Monitors progress and reviews candidate statuses via natural language on a Tuesday afternoon.

02

Recruiter

Creates candidates and triggers screenings without opening the dashboard to save time.

03

Compliance Officer

Audits report results and verifies screening packages quickly from a chat interface.

04

Operations Team

Checks invitation statuses and candidate profiles on the fly to keep the pipeline moving.

Build the capability set

Add more capabilities.

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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01 18 capabilities

Certn

Automate background checks and screenings for HR and Property Management via Certn. invite applicants, run quickscreens, and retrieve reports.

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02 8 capabilities

Cleared (ClearedIn)

Manage identity verification and background screening via Cleared. track verifications, monitor screenings, and audit security logs directly from any AI agent.

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03 12 capabilities

InfoVetted

Screen and verify candidate backgrounds with employment checks, education verification, and criminal record searches.

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04 6 capabilities

Onfido

Automate identity verification via Onfido. create applicants, manage workflow runs, and retrieve verification reports directly from any AI agent.

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05 10 capabilities

Moka HR

Intelligent applicant tracking system (ATS). manage jobs, candidates, and interviews via AI.

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06 41 capabilities

Pinpoint

Automate recruitment and talent acquisition via Pinpoint. manage jobs, applications, candidates, and interviews directly from any AI agent.

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Before you connect

Questions about Checkr.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can Checkr MCP help me manage my hiring pipeline?

Yes, it lets your AI agent handle candidate profiles, screening checks, and report statuses in one place so you don't have to jump between different capabilities.

How does Checkr MCP speed up background checks?

You can trigger new checks and create candidate profiles instantly through your AI client instead of doing it manually in the web dashboard.

Can I use Checkr MCP to see who hasn't finished their screening?

Yes, you can ask your agent to list all pending invitations to see who needs to take action, helping you follow up with candidates faster.

Does Checkr MCP work with my current AI agent?

It works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor once you connect it via Vinkius.

Can I check the specific results of a background report?

Yes, the Connector allows your agent to pull the full details of any specific report for you, showing you exactly what was found.

How do I see what screening packages are available?

You can just ask your agent to list the screening packages to see your current options and what's included in each.

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.

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.

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