beginner⏱️ 12-22 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate Apollo IO MCP Server MCP server with Amp. Includes people enrichment and organization enrichment.

Apollo IO MCP Server + Amp: Complete MCP Integration

Apollo IO MCP Server is a MCP server that apollo.io mcp server. Get/enrich contact data for people and organizations agentically..

When integrated with Amp, you can:

  • Enrich contact data for individuals with comprehensive profile information
  • Enrich company data with detailed organizational information
  • Advanced people search with extensive filtering options

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Apollo IO MCP Server in Amp, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • Apollo IO MCP Server will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use Apollo IO MCP Server tools directly in Amp
  • All Apollo IO MCP Server capabilities will be available for your workflows
  • Access to 7 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Node.js
  • npm
  • Apollo.io API key
  • Apollo.io API key for accessing enrichment services
  • Amp installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (macOS, Linux, Windows (WSL))

Installation

Step 1: Install Apollo IO MCP Server

Install using npm:

npm install @agentx-ai/apollo-io-mcp-server

Verify installation:

npm list @agentx-ai/apollo-io-mcp-server

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Amp

  1. Locate your configuration file:

  2. Add server configuration:

Configure MCP servers in VS Code/Cursor settings.json:

```json
{
  "amp.mcpServers": {
    "playwright": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@playwright/mcp@latest", "--headless", "--isolated"]
    },
    "semgrep": {
      "url": "https://mcp.semgrep.ai/mcp"
    },
    "sourcegraph": {
      "url": "${SRC_ENDPOINT}/.api/mcp/v1",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "token ${SRC_ACCESS_TOKEN}"
      }
    },
    "linear": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-remote", "https://mcp.linear.app/sse"]
    }
  }
}

Or add servers via CLI:

# Add HTTP-based server
amp mcp add sourcegraph --header "Authorization=token your-token" https://sourcegraph.example.com/.api/mcp/v1

# Add SSE-based server
amp mcp add linear https://mcp.linear.app/sse

# OAuth login for authenticated servers
amp mcp oauth login my-server \
  --server-url https://example.com/.api/mcp/v1 \
  --client-id your-client-id \
  --client-secret your-client-secret \
  --scopes "openid,profile,email"


3. **Restart Amp**

Completely quit and restart Amp to load the new configuration.



## Examples

Once configured, you can use Apollo IO MCP Server in Amp:

### Enrich Contact Information

Enrich a person's profile using their email address

**Ask Amp:** "Enrich the contact information for [email protected] and get their professional background"

**Expected Result:** Complete profile with job title, company details, social profiles, and professional background

### Find Marketing Decision Makers

Search for marketing managers at technology companies

**Ask Amp:** "Find Marketing Managers at technology companies in San Francisco with 100-500 employees"

**Expected Result:** List of marketing professionals with contact details, company information, and role descriptions

### Company Intelligence Gathering

Get comprehensive information about a target company

**Ask Amp:** "Get detailed information about Salesforce including employee count, recent hires, and current job openings"

**Expected Result:** Company profile with metrics, employee data, hiring trends, and job postings

### Competitive Analysis

Analyze competitors and find key contacts

**Ask Amp:** "Find all companies in the CRM software space and identify their VP of Sales contacts"

**Expected Result:** Competitive landscape with company profiles and key decision maker contact information



## Testing Your Setup

1. Launch Amp
2. Verify Apollo IO MCP Server is available in the tools list
3. Test basic Apollo IO MCP Server functionality



## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

#### Apollo.io API Key Invalid

**Symptoms:** 401 Authentication errors, API key not recognized, Access denied messages

**Cause:** Invalid, expired, or missing Apollo.io API key

**Solution:**
- Generate new API key from Apollo.io settings
- Verify APOLLO_IO_API_KEY environment variable is set
- Check API key has appropriate permissions
- Ensure no extra spaces or characters in key

#### Rate Limiting Errors

**Symptoms:** 429 Too Many Requests, API quota exceeded, Rate limit messages

**Cause:** Exceeded Apollo.io API rate limits

**Solution:**
- Check your Apollo.io plan limits and usage
- Implement delays between requests
- Upgrade Apollo.io plan for higher limits
- Optimize queries to use fewer API calls

#### Claude Desktop Not Detecting Server

**Symptoms:** No tools showing up, MCP server not connected, Configuration ignored

**Cause:** Incorrect claude_desktop_config.json setup

**Solution:**
- Verify JSON syntax in configuration file
- Check file is in correct location for your OS
- Restart Claude Desktop after configuration changes
- Test server with MCP inspector first

#### Search Results Empty or Limited

**Symptoms:** No search results, Limited contact data, Enrichment fails

**Cause:** Search criteria too restrictive or data not available

**Solution:**
- Broaden search criteria and filters
- Try different search parameters
- Check if company/person exists in Apollo database
- Verify search syntax and parameter format

#### NPM Installation Errors

**Symptoms:** Package not found, Installation failures, Dependency errors

**Cause:** NPM registry issues or network connectivity

**Solution:**
- Clear NPM cache: npm cache clean --force
- Try alternative registry: npm install --registry https://registry.npmjs.org/
- Check internet connectivity and proxy settings
- Update NPM: npm install -g npm@latest

#### MCP Server Not Connecting

**Symptoms:** Server not appearing in tools, Connection timeout, Authentication errors

**Cause:** Invalid configuration, missing credentials, or network issues

**Solution:**
- Verify server URL and command are correct
- Check environment variables are set properly
- For OAuth servers, run amp mcp oauth login
- Review amp logs for error messages

#### Tool Execution Fails

**Symptoms:** MCP tools available but not working, Error messages during execution

**Cause:** Server dependencies missing or permission issues

**Solution:**
- Verify required environment variables are configured
- Check amp.permissions settings for tool restrictions
- Test MCP server independently
- Review server-specific documentation

#### Permission Denied

**Symptoms:** Tool blocked by permission system, Ask prompts for every action

**Cause:** Permission rules restricting MCP tool usage

**Solution:**
- Review amp.permissions in settings.json
- Add allow rules for trusted MCP servers
- Use amp permissions edit to modify rules

#### Apollo IO MCP Server not appearing in Amp

**Symptoms:** Server not listed, Tools not available

**Cause:** Configuration or installation issue

**Solution:**
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check Apollo IO MCP Server installation
- Restart Amp
- Check logs for error messages



## Next Steps

Now that Apollo IO MCP Server is integrated with Amp:

- Explore all Apollo IO MCP Server capabilities through Amp
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Amp
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to Apollo IO MCP Server development

## Need Help?

- Search for [Apollo IO MCP Server documentation](https://www.mcpstack.org)
- Check the [Amp MCP guide](https://www.mcpstack.org/clients)
- Join the MCP community discussions

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