# Abstract API MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Abstract API lets your agent verify data like emails, IP locations, and VAT numbers instantly. It handles the heavy lifting of data enrichment so you don't have to manual check every record. It's the go-to for making sure your data is actually real before you use it. ## Overview - **Category:** developer-tools - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6bMSwtZ2PQ9N1BvtNyeIKQETQ4lqO0toYrf2doTa/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** data-enrichment, geolocation, email-validation, vat-verification, api-integration, data-cleansing ## Description You're tired of jumping between tabs to see if an email is real or if a business actually exists in a different country. This Connector takes those manual steps off your plate. Instead of hunting down IP metadata or double-checking currency conversions, you just ask your agent to handle it. It turns your AI into a research desk that pulls live, verified info on everything from corporate compliance to global timezones. You get to stop guessing about your data quality and start making decisions based on facts. It's one of the cleanest ways to plug into the Vinkius catalog to get high-quality data intelligence without the usual friction of manual research. ## Tools ### get_exchange_rate Get live currency rates between any two pairs. It helps you keep your financial data current without manual lookups. ### get_holidays List public holidays for any country and year. Use this to plan international projects without missing local closures. ### geolocate_ip Get geographic details like city and ISP for an IP address. It helps you understand where your users are actually coming from. ### get_timezone Find the current time and timezone for any location. It's great for coordinating meetings across different regions. ### validate_vat Check a VAT number and pull the company's profile. This helps you stay compliant when onboarding international business partners. ### validate_email Verify if an email is valid and deliverable. Use this to keep your outreach clean and your bounce rates low. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Check if the email test@example.com is real. ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked that email. It is deliverable and has a high confidence score. It's not a disposable address, so you're good to go. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's the exchange rate for USD to EUR right now? ``` **Response:** ``` The current exchange rate is 0.92. This means 1 USD is worth 0.92 EUR. Let me know if you need any other currency pairs. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Is there a holiday in France on July 14th? ``` **Response:** ``` Yes, July 14th is Bastille Day, a major public holiday in France. I've confirmed this for the current year. ``` ## Capabilities ### Get precise city and ISP data from any IP address Your agent pulls geographic metadata and provider info for any given IP. ### Check if an email address is actually deliverable Verify that an email is real and ready to receive messages to prevent bounces. ### Pull company profiles and validate VAT numbers Retrieve official business details and verify tax IDs for compliance checks. ### Fetch current exchange rates for any currency pair Get live conversion rates to keep your financial data accurate and up to date. ### Identify public holidays and timezones for global planning Look up local dates and times to coordinate work across different countries. ## Use Cases ### Cleaning a messy lead list A marketer asks the agent to verify 500 emails. The agent uses validate_email to flag the ones that will bounce. ### Checking a new vendor A compliance officer wants to know if a company is legit. The agent uses validate_vat to pull the official profile. ### Mapping user traffic A dev wants to know where traffic is coming from. The agent uses geolocate_ip to provide a breakdown of cities and ISPs. ### Planning a global launch An ops lead needs to know when to avoid posting in Brazil. The agent uses get_holidays to list the dates. ## Benefits - Stop guessing about user locations by using geolocate_ip to get real city and ISP data. - Protect your sender reputation by using validate_email to filter out dead addresses. - Speed up vendor onboarding by using validate_vat to pull company profiles automatically. - Keep your pricing accurate with get_exchange_rate for real-time currency conversions. - Avoid scheduling errors by pulling local timezones and holidays with get_timezone and get_holidays. ## How It Works The bottom line is your agent handles the verification so you don't have to. 1. Subscribe to the Connector and grab your Abstract API key. 2. Plug the key into your preferred client like Claude or Cursor. 3. Ask your agent to verify records or fetch live data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can Abstract API help me verify business records?** Yes, it pulls company details and validates VAT numbers so you don't have to search manual databases. **How does Abstract API handle geolocation?** It takes an IP address and returns the city, country, and ISP information immediately. **Can I use Abstract API to clean my email list?** You can ask your agent to run validate_email on your list to see which addresses are actually deliverable. **Does Abstract API provide real-time currency data?** Yes, it fetches current exchange rates for any currency pair you ask for. **Can Abstract API help with international scheduling?** It provides both local timezones and public holiday lists for different countries. **Is Abstract API good for compliance?** It's great for verifying corporate profiles and VAT status, which are key parts of due diligence. **How do I find my Abstract API Key?** Log in to your [**Abstract API dashboard**](https://app.abstractapi.com/), select the API you want to use, and you will find your API Key on the settings page. Copy and paste it below. **Can the agent check if an email is real?** Yes. Use the `validate_email` tool providing the email address. Your agent will return a deliverability score and identify if the address is a disposable or role-based email. **Is it possible to validate international VAT numbers?** Yes. The `validate_vat` tool allows your agent to verify VAT numbers for businesses across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in Europe.