Available Tomba.io Tools in Apify MCP
The Apify MCP server provides access to 15 powerful Tomba.io tools designed for email intelligence, contact discovery, and data enrichment. Each tool serves specific use cases and can be combined for comprehensive contact research workflows.
Core Email Tools
tomba-io/email-finder
Purpose: Discover professional email addresses for individuals based on their name and company domain.
Use Cases:
- Finding contact information for prospects
- Locating decision-makers at target companies
- Building outreach lists for sales and marketing
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/email-verifier
Purpose: Validate email addresses to ensure they are deliverable and active.
Use Cases:
- Cleaning existing email lists
- Reducing bounce rates in email campaigns
- Verifying prospect contact information
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/email-enrichment
Purpose: Add comprehensive information to existing email addresses including personal and professional details.
Use Cases:
- Enriching contact databases
- Personalizing outreach campaigns
- Building detailed prospect profiles
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/email-count
Purpose: Get statistics about the number of email addresses associated with a domain.
Use Cases:
- Assessing company size and structure
- Planning outreach strategies
- Market research and analysis
Example Usage:
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Contact Discovery Tools
tomba-io/author-finder
Purpose: Extract contact information from article URLs, finding details about the authors and content creators.
Use Cases:
- Journalist outreach and PR campaigns
- Content creator partnerships
- Media relations and press coverage
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/phone-finder
Purpose: Discover phone numbers for individuals and companies.
Use Cases:
- Building complete contact profiles
- Cold calling campaigns
- Emergency contact information
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/phone-validator
Purpose: Verify and format phone numbers to ensure they are valid and properly formatted.
Use Cases:
- Cleaning phone number databases
- International number formatting
- Validating contact forms
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/linkedin-finder
Purpose: Extract contact information and professional details from LinkedIn profiles.
Use Cases:
- Social selling and networking
- Recruiting and talent acquisition
- Professional relationship building
Example Usage:
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Company Intelligence Tools
tomba-io/domain-search
Purpose: Find all email addresses associated with a specific domain or company.
Use Cases:
- Mapping organizational structures
- Comprehensive lead generation
- Competitive intelligence
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/technology-finder
Purpose: Discover technologies, tools, and software used by companies based on their domain.
Use Cases:
- Sales qualification and targeting
- Competitive analysis
- Technology trend research
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/similar-finder
Purpose: Find companies similar to a target organization based on various criteria.
Use Cases:
- Market expansion strategies
- Competitive landscape analysis
- Lead list building
Example Usage:
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Enhanced Data Sources (Clearbit Integration)
tomba-io/clearbit-person
Purpose: Get detailed person enrichment data using Clearbit's comprehensive database.
Use Cases:
- Executive profiling
- Detailed prospect research
- Personalized outreach preparation
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/clearbit-company
Purpose: Retrieve comprehensive company information and intelligence using Clearbit data.
Use Cases:
- Company due diligence
- Market research
- Investment analysis
Example Usage:
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tomba-io/clearbit-combined
Purpose: Unified person and company enrichment combining multiple data sources for complete intelligence.
Use Cases:
- Comprehensive prospect research
- Account-based marketing
- Investment due diligence
Example Usage:
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Advanced Usage Patterns
Multi-Tool Workflows
Complete Contact Research Pipeline:
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Journalist Outreach Campaign:
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Market Research Analysis:
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Batch Operations
Process Multiple Domains:
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Validate Contact Database:
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Best Practices
Rate Limiting and Usage
- Batch similar requests to optimize API usage
- Monitor your Apify usage through the console
- Implement delays between large batch operations
- Cache results when possible to avoid duplicate calls
Data Quality
- Always verify emails before sending campaigns
- Cross-reference data from multiple tools when possible
- Update contact information regularly
- Respect opt-out preferences and privacy settings
Privacy and Compliance
- Follow GDPR guidelines for EU contacts
- Respect CAN-SPAM regulations for US marketing
- Honor LinkedIn terms of service when using LinkedIn data
- Implement proper data retention policies
Tool Selection Guide
For Individual Contact Research:
- Start with
email-finderorlinkedin-finder - Verify with
email-verifier - Enrich with
clearbit-person
For Company Analysis:
- Use
domain-searchfor comprehensive contact mapping - Add
technology-finderfor tech stack analysis - Enhance with
clearbit-companyfor business intelligence
For Content Creator Outreach:
- Begin with
author-finderfor article-based discovery - Use
linkedin-finderfor social media profiles - Validate with
email-verifierandphone-validator
For Market Research:
- Combine
technology-finderandsimilar-finder - Use
clearbit-companyfor detailed business data - Map contacts with
domain-search
Error Handling
Common error scenarios and solutions:
Rate Limit Exceeded:
- Implement exponential backoff
- Spread requests over time
- Consider upgrading your Apify plan
Invalid Domain/Email:
- Validate input formats before processing
- Handle gracefully with alternative approaches
- Log errors for analysis
No Data Found:
- Try alternative search strategies
- Use broader search criteria
- Combine multiple tools for better coverage
Integration Examples
CRM Integration Workflow
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Sales Intelligence Pipeline
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This comprehensive toolset provides everything needed for modern contact intelligence and business development workflows. Each tool can be used independently or combined for powerful multi-step processes that automate and enhance your contact research and outreach efforts.