How to connect Apollo MCP with VS Code

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How to connect Apollo MCP with VS Code

VS Code is the most popular code editor out there. With its recent AI makeover, it can do more than just help you write code. You can connect your applications to it and let LLMs automate many of the mundane tasks in your workflow.

In this guide, I will explain how to connect Apollo with VS Code in the most secure and robust way possible via Composio.

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Why use Composio?

Composio provides:

  • Access to 1,000+ managed apps from a single MCP endpoint. This makes it convenient for agents to run cross-app workflows.
  • Programmatic tool calling. Allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Large tool response handling outside the LLM context. This minimizes context bloat from large tool responses.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to thousands of tools across hundreds of apps. Composio loads the tools your agent needs, so LLMs are not overwhelmed by tools they do not need.

Integrate Apollo MCP with VS Code

1. Install with one click

Click the button below to add Composio to VS Code. You will be prompted to authorize. This requires VS Code 1.99+ with GitHub Copilot.

+Install in VS Code

2. Or add manually

Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root and add the following configuration:

bash
{
  "servers": {
    "composio": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://connect.composio.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

3. Authorize

Click the install button to authorize VS Code to connect to Composio. VS Code will detect OAuth and prompt you to sign in.

VS Code MCP server install screen for Composio

A browser window will open to authorize.

Composio authorization browser window

4. Authenticate Apollo and start working

Back in VS Code chat, ask the agent to connect to Apollo or give it any Apollo-related task.

For example, ask it to:

  • "Bulk enrich profiles for new leads"
  • "Add contacts to outreach sequence now"
  • "Create a new sales deal for Acme"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access to Apollo.

That is it. Composio tools are now available in VS Code, and your Apollo account is ready to use.

Supported Tools & Triggers

Tools
Add Contacts to SequenceAdds contacts to a specified apollo email sequence by initiating an asynchronous background job and returning its details.
Bulk organization enrichmentEnriches data for up to 10 organizations simultaneously by providing a list of their base company domains (e.
Bulk people enrichmentUse to enrich multiple person profiles simultaneously with comprehensive data from apollo's database.
Bulk update account stageBulk updates the stage for specified existing apollo.
Create an Apollo accountCreates a new account in apollo.
Create Apollo contactCreates a new contact in apollo.
Create Apollo dealCreates a new sales opportunity (deal) in apollo.
Create Apollo TaskCreates a distinct apollo.
Get LabelsRetrieves all labels from apollo.
Get opportunity stagesRetrieves all configured opportunity (deal) stages from the apollo.
Get Organization Job PostingsRetrieves paginated job postings for a specified organization by its id, optionally filtering by domain; ensure `organization id` is a valid identifier.
Get typed custom fieldsRetrieves all typed custom field definitions available in the apollo.
List Apollo account stagesRetrieves all available apollo.
List apollo contact stagesRetrieves all available contact stages from an apollo account, including their unique ids and names.
List Apollo dealsRetrieves a list of deals from apollo, using apollo's default sort order if 'sort by field' is omitted.
List email accountsRetrieves all email accounts and their details for the authenticated user; takes no parameters.
List Apollo UsersRetrieves a list of all users (teammates) associated with the apollo account, supporting pagination via `page` and `per page` parameters.
Enrich organization dataFetches comprehensive organization enrichment data from apollo.
Search organizations in ApolloSearches apollo's database for organizations using various filters; consumes credits (unavailable on free plans), retrieves a maximum of 50,000 records, and uses `page` (1-500) and `per page` (1-100) for pagination.
Enrich person with ApolloEnriches and retrieves information for a person from apollo.
Apollo people searchSearches apollo's contact database for people using various filters; results are limited to 50,000 records and this action does not enrich contact data.
Search Apollo AccountsSearches for accounts within your existing apollo.
Search Apollo contactsSearches apollo contacts using keywords, stage ids (from 'list contact stages' action), or sorting (max 50,000 records; `sort ascending` requires `sort by field`).
Search sequencesSearches for sequences (e.
Search tasksSearches for tasks in apollo.
Update an Apollo accountUpdates specified attributes of an existing account in apollo.
Update Apollo contactUpdates specified attributes of an existing apollo.
Update contact ownershipUpdates the ownership of specified apollo contacts to a given apollo user, who must be part of the same team.
Update contact stageUpdates the stage for one or more existing contacts in apollo.
Update contact status in sequenceUpdates a contact's status within a designated apollo sequence, but cannot set the status to 'active'.
Update Apollo dealUpdates specified fields of an existing apollo.

Way Forward

Now that Apollo is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so your agent can run true cross-app workflows end to end.

  • Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically.
  • Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works.
  • Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs.
  • Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps.
  • Connect HubSpot or Salesforce to log customer context, update records, and draft follow-ups.

Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single MCP endpoint, your agent can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation.

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FAQ

What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Apollo MCP?

With a standalone Apollo MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Apollo tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Apollo and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Can I use Tool Router MCP with VS Code?

Yes, you can. VS Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Apollo tools.

Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Apollo while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Apollo scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Apollo data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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