Overview
SalesBlink works directly inside your favorite AI assistant. Using the SalesBlink MCP server and Agent Skills, you can create lists, launch sequences, check replies, and track campaign performance, all with natural language commands.
Estimated Setup Time: 5–10 minutes
What you can do
Once connected, use plain English to manage your entire outreach workflow:
Create Lists: Build and manage prospect lists directly from your AI assistant.
Example: "Create a new list called SaaS Founders"Launch Sequences: Start personalized email sequences with a simple command.
Example: "Launch my Enterprise Outreach sequence to the SaaS Founders list"Check Inboxes: Monitor replies and manage conversations from your AI tool.
Example: "Show me unread replies from today"Track Reports: Get real-time analytics and campaign performance insights.
Example: "What was my open rate last week?"Run Inbox Placement Tests: Ensure your emails land in the inbox, not spam.
Example: "Run an inbox placement test for sender noreply@company.com"Verify Emails: Verify email addresses before adding them to your list.
Example: "Verify these email addresses before adding them to my list"
Prerequisites
- SalesBlink API key
- An MCP-compatible AI client or an OpenClaw agent
Getting started
Option 1: Connect via MCP (Recommended for cloud AI tools)
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets cloud-based AI assistants like Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Zed, GitHub Copilot, Codex, and others control SalesBlink in real time.
- Get your API key from Account → Integrations → API
- Visit https://mcp.salesblink.io and paste your key
- Select your AI tool and follow the configuration steps
- Test the connection with a simple command like "Show me my SalesBlink lists"
For detailed instructions, see Connect SalesBlink MCP to Your AI Tool.
Option 2: Use Agent Skills
SalesBlink Agent Skills let you add cold email outreach capabilities to any AI agent or CLI tool that supports skill plugins.
- Get your API key from Account → Integrations → API
- Install the skill in your agent environment:
npx skills add open-salesblink/skill - Set your API key:
export SALESBLINK_API_KEY=your_salesblink_api_key_here - Test the connection with a simple command like "What sequences are running?"
For detailed instructions, see How To Use SalesBlink Agent Skills.
Option 3: Use OpenClaw
OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent framework that lets you automate workflows using skills from ClawHub.
- Get your API key from Account → Integrations → API
- Install the skill:
openclaw skills install cold-email-salesblink - Set your API key:
export SALESBLINK_API_KEY=your_salesblink_api_key_here - Test the connection with a simple command like "Show me my SalesBlink lists"
For detailed instructions, see How To Use SalesBlink With OpenClaw.
Example commands
Here are examples of what you can ask your AI assistant once connected:
| Task | Example Command |
|---|---|
| Create a list | "Create a list called Marketing Agencies in New York" |
| Add prospects | "Add these emails to my SaaS Founders list" |
| Launch a sequence | "Launch the Welcome Sequence to my new list" |
| Check replies | "Show me replies from this week" |
| View analytics | "How many opens did my campaign get yesterday?" |
| Run a test | "Run an inbox placement test for john@mycompany.com" |
| Verify emails | "Verify john@example.com and sarah@example.com" |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which AI tools are compatible with SalesBlink?
SalesBlink works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (with Cline / Roo Code), Windsurf, Zed, GitHub Copilot, Codex, Kimi Code, Kilo Code, and OpenClaw.
Do I need coding skills to use SalesBlink with my AI?
Not at all. You interact with it using plain English. Simply tell your AI assistant what you want to do, and the AI handles the technical details for you.
Is SalesBlink AI integration secure?
Yes. SalesBlink uses enterprise-grade authentication with API keys. Your credentials are never stored by the MCP client or skill client. All communications are encrypted, and you can revoke access at any time from your SalesBlink dashboard.
What is the difference between MCP and Agent Skills?
MCP is a protocol supported by cloud AI tools (like Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) for real-time tool access. Agent Skills are installable packages for AI agents and CLI tools that support skill plugins. Both let you control SalesBlink with natural language, but the setup differs based on your AI tool.