How to Use the Apollo.io MCP in Claude

Q: Can I check my remaining API usage with this Apollo.io integration on Claude Desktop?

Yes, getcreditinfo checks your current monthly data limits and remaining credits. Claude Desktop reads this balance directly so you never run out of search capacity mid-session.

Q: How does the Apollo.io MCP Server handle sequence enrollment in Claude Desktop?

The tool addtosequence takes the prospect's email and your selected campaign ID to enroll them. Claude Desktop first calls listsalessequences to show you your active tracks, then registers the contact.

Q: What is the best way to verify if my connection is active?

Run getapihealth to check the current connection status and API response times. This tool verifies that your credentials are valid and the platform is ready to process queries.

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Find and filter prospects inside Claude Desktop

`search_people` is the starting point for locating target prospects directly from your chat input. You ask Claude Desktop for VPs of Sales at Series B SaaS companies, and it queries the live index to return verified names, titles, and locations. To narrow down the list, the client uses `search_companies` to isolate organizations matching your exact industry and headcount criteria. This keeps your prospecting workflow entirely inside the chat window, removing the need to bounce back and forth to a browser tab.

Enrich lead profiles with live metadata

`enrich_person_data` pulls direct dials, verified email addresses, and employment history straight into your Claude Desktop workspace. You feed a raw email to the agent, and this MCP integration returns a structured profile ready for your outbound campaigns. When you need account-level context, `enrich_company_data` fetches funding rounds, tech stacks, and headquarters locations. Your agent reads this data to draft highly personalized pitch angles tailored to the company's current setup.

Enroll cold leads directly into active sequences

`add_to_sequence` pushes your newly enriched prospects straight into your active outbound campaigns from the desktop chat. You review the lead's profile, ask Claude Desktop to add them, and the prospect joins the queue instantly. To keep things running smoothly, `list_sales_sequences` pulls your active email campaigns so you can pick the exact track for each contact. This turns your desktop client into an outbound command center using the MCP standard.

Setup guide

Set up Apollo.io MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Apollo.io MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Apollo.io MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under apolloio-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Apollo.io MCP in Claude Desktop

Use the chat box to ask for specific titles or industries. Claude Desktop calls `search_people` to query the database and displays the matching prospects as structured text in your conversation window.

Yes, `get_credit_info` checks your current monthly data limits and remaining credits. Claude Desktop reads this balance directly so you never run out of search capacity mid-session.

The tool `add_to_sequence` takes the prospect's email and your selected campaign ID to enroll them. Claude Desktop first calls `list_sales_sequences` to show you your active tracks, then registers the contact.

Run `get_api_health` to check the current connection status and API response times. This tool verifies that your credentials are valid and the platform is ready to process queries.

Your lead metadata and contact details pass directly through Vinkius's secure, isolated environment without being stored. The server acts as a transient bridge, keeping your private sales database completely secure.

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