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How to add and update contacts with your AI

Connect folk to your AI client to handle CRM entries through chat. Once connected, you can build your database or fix old data without opening a browser.

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Short answer

How can I add and update contacts with my AI?

You tell your AI what information to save or change, and it executes the command in folk. It handles the data entry and profile lookups so you don't have to. You'll see the results directly in your CRM.

Data outcomes

Where your data lands.

The AI maps your chat commands to specific actions in folk.

NEW

Fresh contact records

The AI builds new profiles from scratch based on your descriptions. Your CRM stays updated as you meet new people.

UPDATE

Profile data cleanup

Change existing details like emails or job titles. The AI finds the right person and applies your changes.

READ

Instant profile lookups

Ask for specific details about a person. The AI pulls the current information from folk for you.

MANUAL

Human review needed

If a contact is missing a unique identifier, you'll need to provide it. The AI won't guess which person you mean if names overlap.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask.

Your agent translates your plain English into specific tool calls.

  1. Identify the person

    The AI looks up the specific individual you are talking about to ensure it has the right context.

    get_contact_details

  2. Create new entries

    When you introduce someone new, the AI builds a complete record in folk.

    create_contact

  3. Modify existing info

    The AI uses the information it finds to overwrite or add new details to a profile.

    get_contact_detailscreate_contact

  4. Confirm the change

    The AI verifies the data is correct and tells you the update is finished.

    get_contact_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these lines to trigger actions in folk.

Starting points

These are basic ideas. Swap out the names and companies for the people you actually want to manage.

folk Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7kh1yb7Tat2baAIzzkKKW7hkY8EEswdlq0gKnRz8/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — folk capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "folk-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7kh1yb7Tat2baAIzzkKKW7hkY8EEswdlq0gKnRz8/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a new contact in folk for Sarah Jenkins at Acme Corp with her email as sarah@acme.com.

  • Find the contact details for Marcus Thorne in folk.

  • Update the job title for Elena Rodriguez to Senior Director.

  • Add a new contact for the team at Globex using the info from this email.

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Start here

Connect folk once, then ask.

Just link your account through the Vinkius dashboard. Your credentials stay encrypted and you can start chatting immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete contacts?

    No. There is no tool provided to delete records, so your data stays safe from accidental erasure.

  • 02

    Will it create duplicate contacts?

    It depends on how you prompt it. If you don't tell the AI to look for an existing person first, it might create a new record instead of updating an old one.

  • 03

    Can the AI change my CRM settings?

    No. The AI only interacts with contact data through the provided tools. It cannot touch your account configuration.

  • 04

    Does it work with any CRM?

    No. This specific MCP is built only for folk.

  • 05

    Can the AI see all my contacts?

    The AI can only see the specific contact details it is asked to retrieve or the data it needs to perform a creation task.

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