# Apollo.io MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Apollo.io MCP lets your AI agent browse the world's largest B2B database to find leads, grab verified phone numbers and emails, and push contacts into your active sales sequences. It turns your chat interface into a prospecting powerhouse for SDRs and marketing teams. ## Overview - **Category:** growth-engine - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P8IQY6Qx2YN5QVrA2UxiKmzCZpCpvA7W9Tr1InsW/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** b2b-data, prospecting, lead-enrichment, sales-intelligence, contact-database, email-automation ## Description This Connector lets you pull a massive B2B database directly into your AI agent. Instead of jumping between tabs to find the right people, you just tell your agent who you're looking for. It handles the heavy lifting of finding leads, grabbing verified contact info, and organizing your outreach. You can search for specific job titles across industries or pull company insights to see if a lead is actually a good fit. Once you have your list, you can move them into your active campaigns without manual entry. It's one of the most practical ways to use the Vinkius catalog to automate the boring parts of sales development. You get to focus on the actual conversations while the agent handles the data fetching and sequence management. You can quickly check your active campaigns, see which accounts are in your workspace, and get the specific details you need to make a decision. It turns your chat window into a high-speed prospecting station where you can find, enrich, and organize your targets in seconds. This works for anyone who needs to scale their outreach without spending all day in a spreadsheet. Whether you are building a list for a new product launch or hunting for a niche executive, this connection makes the data work for you rather than the other way around. ## Tools ### add_to_sequence Enroll contact in sequence ### enrich_company_data Get company metadata ### enrich_person_data Get full profile details ### get_saved_contact Get contact by ID ### get_credit_info Get usage and credits ### list_connected_emails Get sender accounts ### get_api_health Get API and account status ### list_sales_sequences List email sequences ### list_team_users List account users ### search_companies Find organizations ### list_saved_contacts List your contacts ### search_people Run broad searches across the mixed database for specific professional profiles. This is the best way to find niche talent or executives. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find 10 marketing managers in the healthcare space in Chicago. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found 10 marketing managers in Chicago's healthcare sector. Here are the top results: | Name | Company | Location | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sarah Jenkins | HealthTech Inc | Chicago, IL | | Mark Ross | City Care | Chicago, IL | | Elena Rodriguez | Unity Health | Chicago, IL | Would you like me to get their verified emails? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What companies are in my Apollo workspace? ``` **Response:** ``` You have 45 companies saved in your workspace. The largest ones are: * **TechCorp** (500+ employees) * **DataFlow** (200-500 employees) * **Skyline Systems** (100-200 employees) I can pull more details on any of these for you. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Add the CEO of 'TechCorp' to my 'Q4 Outreach' sequence. ``` **Response:** ``` I've identified the CEO of TechCorp and added them to your 'Q4 Outreach' sequence. The first automated message is scheduled to go out tomorrow. ``` ## Capabilities ### Find B2B leads by job title or industry Search for specific professional profiles across the global database. ### Pull verified emails and phone numbers Get accurate contact details for specific people and organizations. ### Find company-level insights Pull headcount, industry details, and other business data. ### List all your active sales sequences View all your current campaigns and outreach workflows. ### Add new leads into specific outreach campaigns Push contacts into your active sequences using natural language. ### View details for specific contacts Get the full profile and history for any contact in your workspace. ## Use Cases ### Finding niche leads An SDR asks the agent to find 20 CEOs in the fintech space in New York. The agent uses `search_people` and provides a list. ### Cleaning a lead list A marketer asks to find the emails for a list of 10 companies. The agent uses `get_contact` to fill in the gaps. ### Starting a campaign A user wants to put a new lead into the 'Winter Sale' sequence. The agent uses `add_contact_to_sequence` to trigger the flow. ### Researching a prospect A recruiter wants to know the size of a company before calling. The agent uses `search_organizations` to get the headcount. ## Benefits - Stop manual data entry by using `add_contact_to_sequence` to move leads into campaigns instantly. - Get verified contact info quickly with `get_contact` to avoid bounce-backs on your emails. - Build better lead lists by using `search_people` with specific job titles and locations. - Organize your outreach by viewing all your active campaigns with `list_sequences`. - Save time on research by pulling company data with `search_organizations` for better segmentation. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct line to B2B data without leaving your chat window. 1. Connect your Apollo API key to the Connector. 2. Tell your agent what kind of leads or company data you need. 3. Get a list of contacts and move them into your active sequences. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Apollo.io MCP find verified emails for me?** Yes, it pulls verified contact information directly from the database. You can ask your agent to find specific people and get their emails without leaving your chat. **How does the Apollo.io MCP help with sales sequences?** It allows you to see your active campaigns and add new leads to them instantly. You can manage your entire outreach flow using natural language commands. **Can I use the Apollo.io MCP to find leads by job title?** Absolutely. You can ask for specific roles like 'VP of Sales' or 'Engineering Manager' across different industries and locations. **Is the Apollo.io MCP good for recruiting?** It's great for finding talent. You can search for professional profiles that match your requirements and pull their company details to help build a pipeline. **Do I need a separate account for the Apollo.io MCP?** You'll need an active Apollo.io account and an API key to connect it. Once connected, your agent can access your data and tools. **How does the Apollo.io MCP improve my prospecting workflow?** It removes the need to switch tabs. You can search, enrich, and organize leads in one place, which cuts out the manual data entry that usually slows down sales teams. **How do I get an Apollo API Key?** Log in to your Apollo.io account, go to **Settings > Integrations > API**, and generate a new API key. Ensure you have the necessary permissions based on your plan. **Does searching for people consume credits?** Basic searching typically does not consume credits, but 'enriching' a contact to reveal their verified email or phone number will consume Apollo export credits according to your subscription plan. **Can I add contacts directly to my sequences?** Yes! Use the `add_contact_to_sequence` tool. You'll need the Contact IDs, the Sequence ID, and the ID of the email address you want to use for the outreach. **How do I find my Apollo API Key?** Log in to your account, navigate to **Settings** > **Integrations** > **API**, and generate or copy your unique personal token. **Can I enrich a company by its domain via AI?** Yes! The `enrich_company_data` tool allows your agent to retrieve high-fidelity metadata like revenue and tech stack using just the company domain. **How do I check my remaining credits?** Use the `get_credit_info` tool to retrieve real-time data on your search and enrichment quotas directly through your AI agent.