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How To Use SalesBlink Agent Skills

title: How To Use SalesBlink Agent Skills
description: Add SalesBlink outreach capabilities to any AI agent or CLI tool.

Overview


SalesBlink Agent Skills let you add cold email outreach capabilities to any AI agent or CLI tool that supports skill plugins. The open-salesblink/skill package wraps SalesBlink's API into simple, conversational commands so you can create lists, launch sequences, check replies, and track campaign performance without leaving your agent's chat.



What You Can Do


Once the skill is installed, use natural language commands to:


  • Create Lists: Build and manage prospect lists directly from your agent.

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 agent.

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


Before you start, confirm you have the following:


  • Active SalesBlink account: Sign up at https://run.salesblink.io/signup if you do not have one.
  • SalesBlink API key: Retrieve it from SalesBlink Dashboard > Integrations > API.
  • Node.js installed: The skill is distributed via npx, so Node.js must be available in your environment.


Step-by-Step Instructions


Step 1: Get Your API Key


  1. Log in to your SalesBlink account.
  2. Click Account in the Top Navbar.
  3. Select Integrations from the dropdown.
  4. Click the API tab.
  5. Click Create API Key.
  6. Enter a name for your API key (e.g., "Agent Skills Connection").
  7. Click Create New API Key.
  8. Copy the generated API key.



Step 2: Install the Skill


The primary way to install the SalesBlink skill in any AI Agent environment is:


npx skills add open-salesblink/skill


This command downloads and registers the skill so your agent can use it immediately.


Required Environment Variable


After installation, set your SalesBlink API key in your environment or in your agent's .env file:


export SALESBLINK_API_KEY=your_salesblink_api_key_here


Note: For persistence, add this line to your ~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, or .env file.


Variable

Description

SALESBLINK_API_KEY

Your SalesBlink API key from Step 1.


Step 3: Verify the Connection


Test that your agent can reach SalesBlink.


  1. Open your agent's chat panel.
  2. Type: "Show me my SalesBlink lists"or"What sequences are running?"
  3. The agent should respond with live data from your SalesBlink account.


Example Commands


Here are more examples of what you can ask your AI assistant:


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 outreach@mycompany.com"

Verify emails

"Verify john@example.com and sarah@example.com"


Troubleshooting


Skill Not Found


  • Confirm the package name is exactly open-salesblink/skill.
  • Verify that Node.js and npx are installed and available in your PATH.


Connection Failed


  • Confirm your API key is active in SalesBlink Dashboard > Integrations > API.
  • Make sure the SALESBLINK_API_KEY environment variable is exported in the same shell or process running your agent.
  • Restart your agent after any configuration change.


Agent Does Not Recognize Commands


  • Verify the skill is listed as installed in your agent's tool or plugin panel.
  • Try simpler commands first, like "List my campaigns".


Rate Limit Errors


  • The SalesBlink API limits: 30 GET requests/minute, 15 POST/PATCH requests/minute, 10 PUT/DELETE requests/minute.
  • Wait 60 seconds and retry. Contact SalesBlink support if you need higher limits.


Frequently Asked Questions


Which AI agents are compatible with SalesBlink Agent Skills?
Any AI agent or CLI tool that supports skill plugins and has Node.js/npx available can install and use the skill.


Do I need coding skills to use SalesBlink Agent Skills?
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 Agent Skills secure?
Yes. The skill uses enterprise-grade authentication with API keys. Your credentials are never stored by the skill client. All communications are encrypted, and you can revoke access at any time from your SalesBlink dashboard.

Updated on: 03/07/2026

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