• PIPELINE
  • RECORDS
  • FILTERS
  • HUMAN

How to update lead status with your AI agent

Connect ProspectX once. After that, your AI handles the data entry and status changes in your pipeline.

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Short answer

How can I update lead status using my AI?

You tell your AI which lead to change and what the new status should be. It uses ProspectX tools to find the right record and apply the update immediately. You get a clean, updated pipeline.

Where your data lands.

Pipeline outcomes.

The AI moves information between these states based on your instructions.

PIPELINE

Updated lead status

The AI changes the status field for specific leads. Your pipeline stays accurate as deals move through stages.

RECORDS

Modified lead info

The AI updates contact details or custom fields. This keeps your lead profiles current and useful.

FILTERS

Organized lead lists

The AI pulls lists of leads based on their current status. You can quickly see who is hot or who needs follow-up.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

If a lead requires complex notes or sensitive changes, the AI flags it for you. You retain full control over high-stakes decisions.

The workflow

What your AI does when a status changes.

The AI acts as a bridge between your conversation and your ProspectX database.

  1. Identify the lead

    The AI looks through your existing records to find the specific person or company you are talking about.

    list_leads_by_status

  2. Verify the current state

    It checks the current status and details to ensure the update makes sense in context.

    list_leads_by_status

  3. Apply the change

    The AI pushes the new status or updated information directly into the ProspectX system.

    update_lead

  4. Confirm the update

    The AI verifies the change was successful and tells you the lead is ready for the next step.

    update_lead

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in ProspectX.

Starting points

These are basic commands. Swap out the names and statuses to match your actual ProspectX data.

ProspectX Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MtOOIVg5CLkmYPxgMkxXwa7ZOv5iop5NRe09o0fu/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 — ProspectX capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "prospectx-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MtOOIVg5CLkmYPxgMkxXwa7ZOv5iop5NRe09o0fu/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all leads currently in the 'New' status in ProspectX.

  • Update the status for John Doe to 'Qualified'.

  • Change the lead status for the Acme Corp record to 'Closed Won'.

  • List all my leads that are currently marked as 'In Progress'.

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Start here

Connect ProspectX once, then ask.

Log in once to link your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure. You can find the full setup guide on the Connector page.

Connect ProspectX to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete leads from ProspectX?

    No. The AI can only list leads and update their information or status.

  • 02

    Does the AI change my lead's contact email automatically?

    Only if you explicitly tell it to update that specific field.

  • 03

    Can I see which leads the AI just updated?

    Yes, the AI will confirm the specific lead it modified after the action is complete.

  • 04

    Will the AI create new leads for me?

    No. This specific setup is for updating and listing existing leads.

  • 05

    Does the AI need my ProspectX password?

    No. You connect via Vinkius, which manages the connection securely without exposing your password to the AI.

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