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Apollo Official MCP Server

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Apollo is a sales intelligence and engagement platform. The MCP server lets you search prospects, enrich contacts and companies, create and update contacts, and add prospects to sequences for outbound campaigns.

What is Apollo?

Apollo is a search and discovery platform that apollo is a sales intelligence and engagement comprehensive platform. the mcp server lets you search prospects, enrich contacts and companies, create and update contacts, and add prospects to sequences for outbound campaigns.. The official Apollo MCP server enables AI agents to seamlessly interact with Apollo's platform, allowing developers to leverage AI capabilities within their existing workflows and automate complex tasks that would otherwise require manual intervention.

This official MCP server is maintained and verified by Apollo, ensuring reliability, security, and up-to-date functionality. Unlike community-maintained servers, this official integration provides long-term support, comprehensive documentation, and direct vendor assistance. The server is hosted on apollo.io, guaranteeing secure and reliable access to Apollo's services.

Whether you're building AI-powered applications, automating workflows, or enhancing your development tools, the Apollo MCP server provides a standardized way to connect AI agents with Apollo's extensive platform capabilities. This integration enables natural language interactions with Apollo, making it easier than ever to leverage Apollo's features through AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.

Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
Add Apollo to your MCP-compatible client
https://mcp.apollo.io/mcp
Cursor logoCursor Instructions
1

Go to Settings → Cursor Settings

2

Click "Add new global MCP Server"

3

Paste the MCP configuration into mcp.json and restart

Install with Cursor

Or manually add to your mcp.json:

{ "mcpServers": { "apollo": { "url": "https://mcp.apollo.io/mcp" } } }

Apollo MCP Server Capabilities

The official Apollo MCP server enables AI agents to:

  • Perform real-time web searches and information retrieval
  • Extract and summarize content from search results
  • Access up-to-date information from the web
  • Filter and rank search results intelligently
  • Combine multiple search sources for comprehensive answers

These capabilities make it easy for AI agents to work with Apollo as part of a larger automation strategy, enabling seamless integration between AI assistants and your existing tools.

Available Tools

The Apollo MCP server provides 7 tools for AI agents to interact with the platform. Use the search below to find specific tools.

Tool NameDescription
add_to_sequenceAdd prospects to email sequences for outbound campaigns
create_contactCreate new contacts in Apollo
enrich_organizationEnrich organization data by domain name
enrich_peopleEnrich contacts with verified emails and phone numbers; supports bulk enrichment
search_organizationsSearch organizations by name, industry, employee count, and revenue
search_peopleSearch prospects across Apollo's contact database by title, company, location, seniority, tech stack, and funding stage
update_contactUpdate existing contact records

Last updated: March 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Common Use Cases

Automated Workflow Management

AI agents can use the Apollo MCP server to automate repetitive tasks and manage workflows within Apollo's platform.

Data Retrieval and Analysis

The MCP server allows AI agents to query and retrieve data from Apollo, enabling intelligent data analysis and insights.

Integration with Development Tools

Developers can integrate Apollo capabilities directly into their AI coding assistants for seamless workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a Apollo API key?

Visit https://apollo.io, create an account, and generate an API key from your dashboard. Most tools offer a free tier to get started, making it easy to begin using the Apollo MCP server.

Is this the official Apollo MCP server?

Yes, this MCP server is officially provided and maintained by Apollo. The endpoint https://mcp.apollo.io/mcp is hosted on their official domain apollo.io, ensuring reliability and security.

What permissions does Apollo MCP need?

The Apollo MCP server requires appropriate API credentials and permissions based on the operations you want to perform. Check the documentation for specific permission requirements.

Can I use Apollo MCP with multiple clients?

Yes, you can configure the same MCP server across Cursor, Claude Desktop, Cline, and other MCP-compatible clients simultaneously. Each client maintains its own configuration.

Is Apollo MCP server free?

The MCP server itself is free to use, but you may need a Apollo account and API access, which may have its own pricing tiers. Check https://apollo.io for current pricing information.

What can Apollo MCP server do?

The Apollo MCP server enables AI agents to search the web and retrieve information. Apollo is a sales intelligence and engagement platform. The MCP server lets you search prospects, enrich contacts and companies, create and update contacts, and add prospects to sequences for outbound campaigns. This allows you to interact with Apollo's platform through natural language commands in your AI assistant.

Troubleshooting

Connection Failed

Ensure your API key is correctly configured and your network allows outbound connections to apollo.io. Verify that the MCP endpoint URL https://mcp.apollo.io/mcp is accessible from your network.

Authentication Error

Verify your API key is valid and has not expired. Generate a new key from https://apollo.io if needed. Make sure you're using the correct authentication method as specified in the documentation.

Server Not Responding

Check Apollo's status page for any ongoing incidents. Try restarting your MCP client and verify that the server endpoint is correct. If issues persist, consult the official documentation or support channels.

Related MCP Servers

Explore other official MCP servers that work well with Apollo:

Slack MCP: search channels, users, messages and files; read channel and thread; send message; read/create/update canvas; read user profile. Requires Slack app (directory or internal); OAuth; JSON-RPC over Streamable HTTP.
BioRender MCP connector lets you search BioRender's library of scientific icons and templates using natural language in AI assistants. Find and reference professional scientific illustrations for presentations and publications. OAuth authentication.
Glean MCP servers expose unified, permission-aware search and document retrieval across your enterprise (Slack, Jira, code, etc.) to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, ChatGPT. OAuth or API tokens.

About Model Context Protocol

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI models to securely connect to external APIs, tools, and data sources. This official MCP server from Apollo provides standardized access to their services, allowing AI agents to interact with Apollo's platform seamlessly.

To manage all your MCP servers in one place, use Apigene's MCP Gateway, which provides centralized management, security, and governance for all your MCP server connections.

Learn more about MCP in our complete guide or browse our FAQ for common questions.

Server Information

Domain

apollo.io

MCP Endpoint

https://mcp.apollo.io/mcp