# 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/email-finder to find the email address for: - Name: John Smith - Company: example.com ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/email-verifier to verify these email addresses: - john.smith@example.com - sales@company.io - info@startup.co ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/email-enrichment to enrich the profile for: - Email: ceo@techstartup.com Include: job title, social profiles, company information, location ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/email-count to analyze these domains: - salesforce.com - hubspot.com - mailchimp.com ``` ## 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/author-finder to find contact information for authors of: - https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/startup-funding-article - https://forbes.com/2024/10/business-trends-analysis - https://wired.com/2024/10/technology-review ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/phone-finder to find phone numbers for: - Person: Jane Doe at marketing@company.com - Company: TechCorp Inc. - Domain: enterprise.com ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/phone-validator to validate and format: - +1-555-123-4567 - (555) 987-6543 - 555.111.2222 ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/linkedin-finder to extract information from: - linkedin.com/in/marketing-director-tech - linkedin.com/in/startup-founder-2024 - linkedin.com/in/sales-executive-saas ``` ## 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/domain-search to find all contacts at: - apple.com (limit to 50 results) - microsoft.com (focus on @outlook.com emails) - google.com (exclude generic emails like info@, support@) ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/technology-finder to analyze tech stacks for: - shopify.com - stripe.com - atlassian.com Focus on: CRM, marketing tools, development frameworks ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/similar-finder to find companies similar to: - Target: salesforce.com - Criteria: SaaS, CRM, enterprise software - Size: 1000-5000 employees - Geography: North America ``` ## 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/clearbit-person to enrich: - Email: ceo@startup.io Return: employment history, education, social profiles, personal interests ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/clearbit-company to analyze: - Company: acme-corp.com Include: revenue, employee count, funding, technology stack, news ``` --- ### 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**: ``` Use tomba-io/clearbit-combined for complete analysis of: - Contact: john.doe@techstartup.com Include: personal profile, company details, recent news, social presence ``` ## Advanced Usage Patterns ### Multi-Tool Workflows **Complete Contact Research Pipeline**: ``` 1. Use tomba-io/domain-search to find all contacts at target-company.com 2. Use tomba-io/email-verifier to validate each email found 3. Use tomba-io/email-enrichment to add detailed profiles 4. Use tomba-io/clearbit-company to understand the company 5. Use tomba-io/similar-finder to identify expansion opportunities ``` **Journalist Outreach Campaign**: ``` 1. Use tomba-io/author-finder for each target article URL 2. Use tomba-io/email-verifier to ensure deliverability 3. Use tomba-io/phone-finder for direct contact options 4. Use tomba-io/clearbit-person for personalization data 5. Create segmented outreach lists based on beat/expertise ``` **Market Research Analysis**: ``` 1. Use tomba-io/technology-finder to analyze competitor tech stacks 2. Use tomba-io/similar-finder to identify market players 3. Use tomba-io/clearbit-company for company intelligence 4. Use tomba-io/domain-search to map decision-makers 5. Generate comprehensive market landscape report ``` ### Batch Operations **Process Multiple Domains**: ``` For each domain in [company1.com, company2.com, company3.com]: 1. Run tomba-io/email-count for sizing analysis 2. Run tomba-io/technology-finder for tech stack 3. Run tomba-io/domain-search for key contacts 4. Compile comparative analysis report ``` **Validate Contact Database**: ``` For each email in existing database: 1. Run tomba-io/email-verifier for deliverability 2. If invalid, run tomba-io/email-finder for alternatives 3. Run tomba-io/email-enrichment for updated information 4. Export cleaned and enriched contact list ``` ## 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-finder` or `linkedin-finder` - Verify with `email-verifier` - Enrich with `clearbit-person` **For Company Analysis**: - Use `domain-search` for comprehensive contact mapping - Add `technology-finder` for tech stack analysis - Enhance with `clearbit-company` for business intelligence **For Content Creator Outreach**: - Begin with `author-finder` for article-based discovery - Use `linkedin-finder` for social media profiles - Validate with `email-verifier` and `phone-validator` **For Market Research**: - Combine `technology-finder` and `similar-finder` - Use `clearbit-company` for 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 ``` Weekly contact enrichment process: 1. Export contacts from CRM with missing information 2. Use tomba-io/email-enrichment for profile completion 3. Use tomba-io/clearbit-person for additional insights 4. Import enriched data back to CRM 5. Tag contacts with data quality scores ``` ### Sales Intelligence Pipeline ``` Prospect qualification workflow: 1. Use tomba-io/domain-search for target company mapping 2. Use tomba-io/technology-finder for solution fit analysis 3. Use tomba-io/clearbit-company for company health metrics 4. Score and prioritize prospects automatically 5. Generate personalized outreach sequences ``` 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.