Apollo.io MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Apollo.io as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add apolloio --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Apollo.io MCP Server
The Apollo.io MCP Server provides direct access to one of the world's largest B2B databases. Connect your Apollo account to your AI agent to automate prospecting, data enrichment, and outreach workflows using natural language.
Claude Code registers Apollo.io as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Apollo.io data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Targeted Prospecting — Search for people and organizations using granular filters like job titles, industries, and locations.
- Data Enrichment — Instantly fill in missing details for people and companies. Get verified emails, phone numbers, and company insights.
- Engagement Automation — List your sales sequences and add new contacts to them directly from your chat.
- Workspace Management — Search and manage your saved contacts within your Apollo workspace.
The Apollo.io MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Apollo.io to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Apollo.io MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Apollo.io
Ask Claude: "Using Apollo.io, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Apollo.io MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Apollo.io through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Apollo.io tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Apollo.io + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Apollo.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Apollo.io tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Apollo.io nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Apollo.io outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Apollo.io status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Apollo.io MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Apollo.io to Claude Code via MCP:
add_contact_to_sequence
Add contact to sequence
get_call
Get call details
get_contact
Get contact by ID
list_email_accounts
List connected email accounts
list_sequences
List sequences/campaigns
search_contacts
Search Apollo contacts
search_organizations
Search organizations
search_people
Search mixed people
Example Prompts for Apollo.io in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Apollo.io immediately.
"Find people with the title 'CEO' in the 'Software' industry located in San Francisco."
"Enrich the organization data for 'vinkius.com'."
"Add contact 'c_123' to my 'New Year Campaign' sequence."
Troubleshooting Apollo.io MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Apollo.io to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Apollo.io + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Apollo.io MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Apollo.io with your favorite client
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Connect Apollo.io to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.