Bring Prospecting
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Apollo.io to VS Code Copilot and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the 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.
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.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Provide your Apollo API Key
- Start discovering and engaging with leads through your AI chat interface.
Who is this for?
- Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) — Rapidly build lead lists and trigger outreach sequences without manual data entry.
- Marketing Teams — Enrich existing customer data with company-level insights for better segmentation.
- Recruiters — Search the Apollo database for specific professional profiles and talent pools.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Add contact to sequence
Get call details
Get contact by ID
List connected email accounts
List sequences/campaigns
Search Apollo contacts
Search organizations
Search mixed people
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Apollo.io data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Apollo.io in VS Code Copilot
Why run Apollo.io with Vinkius?
The Apollo.io connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Apollo.io using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Apollo.io and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Apollo.io to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Apollo.io for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Apollo.io is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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