Apollo.io Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Find B2B leads and automate sales outreach directly from your chat.
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Why people use Apollo.io
Apollo.io for B2B Sales Prospecting
This Connector changes that. You just tell your agent who you need, and it pulls the data. You can find the leads, grab their verified info, and drop them into your active campaigns in one go. You get to spend your time talking to people instead of hunting for them.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to B2B data without leaving your chat window.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding niche leads
An SDR asks the agent to find 20 CEOs in the fintech space in New York.
- Real-world use case 02
Cleaning a lead list
A marketer asks to find the emails for a list of 10 companies.
- Real-world use case 03
Starting a campaign
A user wants to put a new lead into the 'Winter Sale' sequence.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Apollo.io capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Apollo.io.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Apollo.io.
- 01 Capability
Search contacts
Find specific people in the Apollo database using various filters. This helps you build a targeted list of prospects quickly.
- 02 Capability
Search organizations
Look up companies to get high-level business data and location info. Use this to see which organizations fit your target profile.
- 03 Capability
Get contact
Pull every available detail for a specific person by their unique ID. This is useful for grabbing verified emails and phone numbers.
- 04 Capability
List email accounts
See which email addresses are currently connected to your Apollo profile. It helps you manage your primary communication channels.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Apollo.io.
- 05 Capability
List sequences
View all your active sales campaigns and outreach sequences in one list. Use this to keep track of your ongoing marketing efforts.
- 06 Capability
Add contact to sequence
Push a specific lead into an existing sequence to start the outreach. This removes the need for manual data entry into your CRM.
- 07 Capability
Get call
Look up the details of a specific call to see previous interaction history. It gives you context before you reach out to a lead.
- 08 Capability
Search people
Run broad searches across the mixed database for specific professional profiles. This is the best way to find niche talent or executives.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Apollo.io to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Apollo.io from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P8IQY6Qx2YN5QVrA2UxiKmzCZpCpvA7W9Tr1InsW/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Apollo.io, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Apollo.io for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P8IQY6Qx2YN5QVrA2UxiKmzCZpCpvA7W9Tr1InsW/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Apollo.io URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Apollo.io in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"apolloio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P8IQY6Qx2YN5QVrA2UxiKmzCZpCpvA7W9Tr1InsW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Apollo.io
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Apollo.io, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"apolloio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P8IQY6Qx2YN5QVrA2UxiKmzCZpCpvA7W9Tr1InsW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Apollo.io
Ask Copilot: "Using Apollo.io, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"apolloio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P8IQY6Qx2YN5QVrA2UxiKmzCZpCpvA7W9Tr1InsW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Apollo.io
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Apollo.io, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"apolloio": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P8IQY6Qx2YN5QVrA2UxiKmzCZpCpvA7W9Tr1InsW/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Apollo.io
Ask Cline: "Using Apollo.io, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add apolloio --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_P8IQY6Qx2YN5QVrA2UxiKmzCZpCpvA7W9Tr1InsW/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Apollo.io
Ask Claude: "Using Apollo.io, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Apollo.io can move forward.
This is for the sales development rep who spends hours on LinkedIn and spreadsheets, the marketing manager trying to build a clean lead list, and the recruiter hunting for niche talent.
Sales Development Representative
Finds 50 new leads a day and pushes them into sequences without manual copy-pasting.
Marketing Manager
Pulls company data to segment audiences for targeted email campaigns.
Technical Recruiter
Scours the database for specific skills and job titles to build talent pipelines.
When one Connector is not enough
Carry the request into a workflow.
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Before you connect
Questions about Apollo.io.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Apollo.io MCP find verified emails for me?
Yes, it pulls verified contact information directly from the database. You can ask your agent to find specific people and get their emails without leaving your chat.
How does the Apollo.io MCP help with sales sequences?
It allows you to see your active campaigns and add new leads to them instantly. You can manage your entire outreach flow using natural language commands.
Can I use the Apollo.io MCP to find leads by job title?
Absolutely. You can ask for specific roles like 'VP of Sales' or 'Engineering Manager' across different industries and locations.
Is the Apollo.io MCP good for recruiting?
It's great for finding talent. You can search for professional profiles that match your requirements and pull their company details to help build a pipeline.
Do I need a separate account for the Apollo.io MCP?
You'll need an active Apollo.io account and an API key to connect it. Once connected, your agent can access your data and capabilities.
How does the Apollo.io MCP improve my prospecting workflow?
It removes the need to switch tabs. You can search, enrich, and organize leads in one place, which cuts out the manual data entry that usually slows down sales teams.
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 capability. You'll need the Contact IDs, the Sequence ID, and the ID of the email address you want to use for the outreach.
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