How to Use the Apollo.io MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I check call logs inside my IDE?

Yes. You can query specific call logs using getcall to review notes or verify outcomes without leaving your development environment.

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Connect Apollo.io MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect Apollo.io to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Automate Multi-Step Outbound in Windsurf

The `add_contact_to_sequence` tool connects this MCP Server to your active campaigns so Cascade can push fresh leads directly into your sequences. You just tell Cascade who you want to target. It runs the lookups, grabs the correct sequence ID via `list_sequences`, and schedules the emails without making you approve each individual step.

Deep Prospect Prospecting via Cascade

The `search_contacts` tool queries the Apollo database via this MCP Server to find B2B targets based on your exact ideal customer profile. Instead of jumping back and forth between your browser and your code, you get rich prospect data right inside your IDE. Cascade uses this information to write highly personalized cold outreach files based on real prospect data.

Verify Outbound Channels and Log Calls

The `list_email_accounts` tool pulls your sending configurations through this MCP Server to verify active mailboxes. When calls happen, Cascade uses `get_call` to pull the outcome logs directly into your workspace. This keeps your CRM notes updated without manual data entry.

Setup guide

Set up Apollo.io MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Apollo.io payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Apollo.io tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Apollo.io MCP in Windsurf

Yes, Cascade chains the tools to build a list and enroll contacts. It searches for profiles, verifies active email accounts, and triggers the sequence without requiring manual intervention for every step.

Cascade reads the rate limit headers returned by the MCP Server and spaces out its requests. If it hits a limit, it pauses the execution queue and resumes once the window resets.

No, you don't. The MCP integration communicates directly with the API, allowing you to manage prospects and sequences from your workspace.

Yes. You can query specific call logs using `get_call` to review notes or verify outcomes without leaving your development environment.

Your API keys and prospect records never touch external servers or training datasets. Vinkius runs this connector in an isolated, sandboxed environment where your B2B contact data stays encrypted and ephemeral.

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