How to Use the Apollo.io MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Apollo.io MCP Server to Claude Code?

Use the command claude mcp add followed by the transport and URL flags. Your configuration will be stored in your local dotfiles for immediate use.

Q: How do I check my Apollo.io API usage within Claude Code?

Simply run getcreditinfo in your terminal. It returns your current usage stats so you can plan your daily API allocation accordingly.

Run the Apollo.io MCP Server with Claude Code for terminal-based lead automation and CI/CD sales pipelines.

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Headless lead prospecting

Run `search_people` directly from your terminal to generate CSV exports or JSON datasets for your outbound team. It integrates perfectly into your existing shell scripts. Pipe the output into other CLI tools to format your lead lists. You get raw data fast without the overhead of a graphical interface.

Automated sequence updates

Use `add_to_sequence` in your cron jobs or CI/CD pipelines to keep your sales motion running. Call `list_sales_sequences` to verify your campaign IDs before you push new leads. It turns your terminal into a command center for your growth engine. You have full control over your outreach volume and timing through simple commands.

API health and credit monitoring

Check your system status with `get_api_health` before running heavy jobs. Use `get_credit_info` to track usage metrics and ensure your pipeline doesn't stall. It is perfect for SREs who want to monitor their sales stack like any other infrastructure. You get the logs you need to keep everything running smooth.

Setup guide

Set up Apollo.io MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see apolloio-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Apollo.io transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Apollo.io tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http apolloio-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Apollo.io MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apolloio-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Apollo.io MCP in Claude Code

Use the command `claude mcp add` followed by the transport and URL flags. Your configuration will be stored in your local dotfiles for immediate use.

Absolutely. Since the output is standard JSON, you can pipe it into jq or other CLI tools to manipulate your lead data for your specific needs.

Yes. It supports headless execution, which makes it ideal for GitHub Actions or automated pipeline tasks where you need to enrich data on the fly.

Simply run `get_credit_info` in your terminal. It returns your current usage stats so you can plan your daily API allocation accordingly.

Your data is protected by the Vinkius zero-trust architecture. Every request is authenticated and encrypted, ensuring your prospect lists remain private at all times.

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