When Anthropic unveiled MCP, our curiosity was piqued. When OpenAI joined the party, we knew something big was happening. MCP (Model Context Protocol) isn't another tech trend - it's quickly becoming the go-to way for AI to seamlessly talk to external data, and we're thrilled.
At Hunter, our mission has always been simple: making reliable B2B data available everywhere, effortlessly. And today, we're thrilled to announce our Hunter MCP Server.
If you're building digital assistants or AI-driven workflows, our MCP server enables your AI to effortlessly tap into Hunter’s powerful data for email verification, contact enrichment, and company insights.
We think the AI startup ecosystem is booming - over 5,000 new AI-driven apps and services were launched in the first quarter of 2025 alone, marking a 200% increase from the previous year.
If you're building software/apps, integrating advanced AI capabilities is no longer optional - it's essential. MCP enables rapid development and deployment of these AI-powered features, significantly reducing the complexity and cost involved in custom integrations.
In Summary
- MCP Standardizes AI Integrations: The Model Context Protocol (MCP) simplifies how AI models connect to external data, replacing custom integrations with a universal standard.
- Works Across Major AI Platforms: Hunter’s server integrates seamlessly with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google platforms.
- Hunter Launches MCP Server: Developers can use Hunter’s MCP server to access email verification, contact enrichment, and company insights directly through AI tools. Salesforce, HubSpot, Notion and many others have adopted MCP standards.
- Built for Rapid AI Growth: With AI startups booming, MCP enables faster, cheaper deployment of intelligent features in new products.
- Next: Smarter Data Access: Upcoming features include conversational queries and deeper integration with Hunter tools like Leads and Campaigns.
Quick Refresher: What Exactly is MCP?
Think of MCP as the universal language AI models use to securely interact with external data sources.
Launched by Anthropic late last year and quickly embraced across the industry, MCP solves a real pain: no more custom integrations for every tool.
Before MCP, connecting AI models to external systems felt like reinventing the wheel every time. MCP simplifies all of that, giving AI models one smooth way to access structured data and tools. It's the straightforward solution everyone needed.
Why Hunter Built an MCP Server (and Why You'll Love It)
From the start, Hunter's been all about simplicity and accessibility. First came our easy-to-use API, then browser extensions, Google Sheets integrations, and even Zapier support. Building an MCP server was the logical next step.
Hunter’s MCP server lets your AI-driven tools:
- Quickly find accurate professional contacts: "AI, what's the best email for OpenAI’s CEO?"
- Easily access precise company details: "Where is Anthropic headquartered?"
- Automatically create and manage leads: "Set up a new lead for sam@openai.com."
- Email your leads: Craft personalized outreach campaigns
- And plenty more cool features coming soon!
Whether you're an entrepreneur, developer, or builder, our MCP server simplifies creating smart, conversational workflows - without headaches.
Compatible Across Your Favorite AI Platforms
We're just getting started with MCP, but adoption is already impressive:
- OpenAI: Supports MCP servers via their Responses API as of May 2025, already live in their playground with partnerships like Stripe and Zapier.
- Anthropic: Claude Desktop has natively supported MCP from the beginning.
- Google: Gemini recently joined the MCP movement, rolling it out widely.
Basically, whatever AI platform you're using, Hunter’s MCP server is ready to work seamlessly.
GTM Tech Should Embrace MCP
Salesforce recently announced MCP integration plans across its entire CRM suite, citing faster deployment times and increased flexibility for developers as major benefits.
Similarly, HubSpot and Notion are adopting MCP standards to streamline their integration with external AI services and data providers.
By adopting MCP now, AI-first startups and SaaS businesses can quickly deliver sophisticated AI-driven capabilities, ensuring they stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Hunter’s MCP server positions you to take immediate advantage of this trend, empowering your teams to build smarter, faster, and more scalable products.
What’s Next at Hunter? (Hint: Conversational Data!)
We're not slowing down. Coming soon, you'll see:
- Powerful Discovery Queries: e.g., "Show me all small pharmaceutical companies in Switzerland."
- Deeper Integration: Directly interact with your Hunter data: Leads, Campaigns, Signals, and beyond.
We’re excited about this conversational, intelligent new way to use B2B data, and we think you will be too.
Give Hunter's MCP Server a try—let us know what you think and how you're using it. Your feedback helps us keep making it better.
The future looks bright, and we're glad you're part of it!
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