Connect VolunteerBadge to Claude

You can run FCRA-compliant volunteer background checks directly from Claude — Claude Desktop, Claude.ai, or Claude Code — using VolunteerBadge's hosted connector. Nothing to install on a server; you connect one URL.

Three hard rules (built in)

• Never type a Social Security Number into chat. The subject enters their own SSN on a secure VolunteerBadge page; it's optional and only enriches address history.
• Get authorization first. By default Claude sends the person a secure link to authorize before any check runs.
• Records found ≠ reject. The law requires a pre-adverse-action notice with a copy of the report before any decision — Claude walks you through it.

Option 1 — Claude Desktop (one-click)

1. Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Connectors.
2. Click “Add custom connector”. Name it VolunteerBadge and paste the URL above.
3. Click Connect → log into VolunteerBadge in the popup → pick your organization → Authorize.
4. Done — the VolunteerBadge tools appear. Ask: “What's my VolunteerBadge credit balance?”

Option 2 — Claude.ai (web)

Same as Claude Desktop: Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, paste the URL, click Connect, and complete the VolunteerBadge sign-in + authorize. (Custom connectors require a Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise plan.)

Option 3 — Claude Code (one command)

First create an API key: VolunteerBadge dashboard → Settings → API keys → agree to the End-User Agreement → Create key. Then:

claude mcp add --transport http volunteerbadge \
  https://www.volunteerbadge.com/api/mcp \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer vb_live_xxxxxxxx"

Any MCP client works the same way — use the URL with an Authorization: Bearer <key> header.

The Skill (optional)

The connector's tools already enforce the rules above. For extra workflow guidance, install the VolunteerBadge Skill: download the Skill (.zip) and upload it in your Claude app's Skills / Capabilities area (availability varies by plan and version).