• DATA ENTRY
  • CAMPAIGN STATUS
  • HUMAN REVIEW
  • SYNCED LISTS

How to update campaign leads with your AI

Connect Instantly to your AI client once. After that, you can manage your email outreach through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How do I add new leads to my Instantly campaigns using AI?

You tell your AI client to add specific prospect data to an existing campaign. It uses the connection to push those details straight into your active sequences. You'll see the updated lead lists and campaign statuses immediately.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the data entry so you can stay in your chat interface.

DATA ENTRY

New leads added

The AI pushes new contact information into your target email sequences. Your prospect lists stay current without manual CSV uploads.

CAMPAIGN STATUS

Active sequence visibility

You can pull a list of your current campaigns to see what is running. This helps you verify which sequences are ready for new leads.

HUMAN REVIEW

Manual verification needed

You still need to check the actual email content and sender settings. The AI only handles the lead data and campaign listing.

SYNCED LISTS

Updated prospect counts

Once the AI finishes, your Instantly dashboard reflects the new lead counts. You get a clean, updated view of your outreach progress.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a lead update.

The AI acts as the bridge between your conversation and your Instantly account.

  1. Identify the target

    The AI looks through your existing email setups to find the right place for the new data.

    list_campaigns

  2. Inject prospect data

    The AI takes the contact details you provided in chat and sends them to the specific campaign.

    add_leads

  3. Confirm the addition

    The AI checks that the leads were successfully placed into the sequence.

    add_leads

  4. Report status

    The AI tells you which campaign was updated and how many leads were added.

    list_campaigns

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in Instantly.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual campaign names or contact details.

Instantly Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_k93mjYMcgJ9lIXEFFITdyoeAfmeBtuja9MGcmUIt/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 — Instantly capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "instantly-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_k93mjYMcgJ9lIXEFFITdyoeAfmeBtuja9MGcmUIt/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Add these leads to my 'Q4 Outreach' campaign: john@example.com, sarah@test.com

  • List all my active Instantly campaigns so I can see which one to use.

  • Add the contact info from this text to my 'Product Demo' sequence.

  • Show me my current campaigns to verify the names.

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Start here

Connect Instantly once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start managing leads through your AI immediately.

Connect Instantly to your AI

FAQ

How the Instantly connector behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI write the actual email content?

    No. The AI can add leads to a campaign, but it cannot edit the email templates or the body text of your sequences.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my existing campaigns?

    No. There are no tools available to delete or remove campaigns from your account.

  • 03

    Can I add leads to any campaign?

    Yes, as long as you can identify the campaign name using the list tool.

  • 04

    Does the AI handle the actual sending of emails?

    No. The AI only manages the lead data. Instantly handles the actual delivery of the emails based on your existing settings.

  • 05

    Can the AI see my billing information?

    No. The AI only has access to the specific tools provided for managing leads and campaigns.

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