Cold Email Campaigns with SalesBlink

Run cold email sequences on autopilot and manage full sales outreach campaigns via the SalesBlink API. Use this skill to build automated multi-step email campaigns (sequences), manage leads and email lists, create reusable templates with merge variables and spintax, connect sending accounts (Gmail, Outlook, SMTP), handle inbox replies, and track campaign analytics (opens, clicks, replies, sent). Also supports bulk contact imports, email deliverability testing (inbox placement / spam checks), sender warmup links, workspace/team management, and any HTTP request to the SalesBlink platform.

SalesBlink Public REST API v1.0.0

When to use this skill

Use this skill when the user wants to:

• Create, update, or manage email lists, sequences, templates, or senders
• Add, update, move, or remove contacts/leads
• Send or reply to emails via the inbox
• Check campaign analytics (opens, clicks, replies, sent)
• Set up outreach campaigns end-to-end
• Manage workspaces, users, folders, or deliverability tests
• Make any HTTP request to run.salesblink.io/api/public/v1.0.0

Safety & Compliance Guardrails

Before performing any high-risk action, pause and obtain explicit user confirmation. Document the confirmation in your reasoning.

Sequence launches (ASI02)

• Always create sequences with paused: true first.
• Before launching (setting paused: false or launchTimingMode: "now"), show the user:
  • Final recipient list(s) and estimated lead count
  • Sender account(s) that will send the emails
  • Template subject lines and content for every step
  • Schedule / timezone / sending hours
  • Pause state and stop conditions (e.g., stopWhenReplyRecieved)
• Only launch after the user explicitly confirms. Do not auto-launch.
• Prefer paused: true and let the user resume manually when ready.

DFY orders and billing (ASI02)

• Treat all DFY domain/mailbox orders and billing actions as payment-sensitive.
• Before placing any order, confirm with the user:
  • Exact domain name(s) to purchase or connect
  • Mailbox count, provider (Google / Outlook / Azure), and price
  • Cancellation limits and recurring cost implications
• Do not place DFY orders or manage payment methods unless explicitly requested.

API key management (ASI03)

• Only use /keys endpoints for explicit credential-administration requests.
• Before refreshing or deleting a key, confirm:
  • The exact key name / ID
  • Impact on existing integrations
  • That the user has updated any dependent systems if rotating

Sender credentials (ASI03)

• Use dedicated outreach mailboxes wherever possible. Avoid connecting primary personal or company mailboxes.
• Never store or log SMTP/IMAP passwords in chat history.
• Remind the user to review OAuth/provider permissions before authorizing Gmail or Outlook connections.

Lead data privacy (ASI07)

• Upload only leads and files the user has explicitly approved for SalesBlink.
• Do not include unrelated private data in CSVs, templates, or attachments.
• Review CSV contents before bulk import to ensure no sensitive PII is unintentionally included.

Persistent campaigns (ASI10)

• Document the stop condition for every active or evergreen sequence.
• Periodically remind the user to audit active, evergreen, and recurring items in their SalesBlink account.
• When creating sequences, default to non-evergreen (evergreen: false) unless the user explicitly requests continuous running.

Gotchas

• ID types matter: Templates and contact archive use MongoDB ObjectId (24-char hex). All other entities use UUID v4.
• messageId is the RFC822 Message-ID (e.g. <[e-mail]>) or Microsoft Graph ID. Crucial: Always URL-encode this ID when using it as a path parameter (e.g. in /inbox/:messageId/thread). This is distinct from the internal UUID id.
• senders is a comma-separated string, not an array. It can mix sender IDs and folder IDs — the server auto-detects each.
• Sequence steps fully replace on PATCH. Send the complete desired array.
• Verification flags are IRREVERSIBLE: verification, archive_invalid, archive_risky on lists can only be turned ON, never OFF.
• Sequences default to paused: If paused is omitted on create, it defaults to true.
• launchTimingMode: "now" starts in 5 minutes, not instantly.
• Template attachments use FormData field attachment (not attachments). Max 3 per template.
• Remove template attachments via remove_attachments array of file names.
• Adding SMTP sender requires from_email, not email.
• If an endpoint for a specific task is not mentioned then tell the user that the endpoint is not available
• If user does not have a list, ask them for a CSV file, or list of lead emails with data.
• If email sender is not connected, help them connect one using APIs.
• When asked to create a sequence or campaign for cold email outreach, first ask them about their ICP, Offer, and other details.

Base URL

https://run.salesblink.io/api/public/v1.0.0

Authentication

Ask the user for their SALESBLINK_API_KEY: https://run.salesblink.io/account/integration/api

Pass it in every request as the Authorization header (no "Bearer" prefix):

Header: Authorization: key-****

Rate Limits

Method	Limit	Window
GET	30	per minute
POST / PATCH	15	per minute
PUT (archive)	10	per minute

On 429 Too Many Requests: wait at least 60 seconds before retrying. For batch operations, insert a 4-second delay between requests.

Public Signup

POST /signup

Create a new SalesBlink account. This is a public endpoint and does not require an API key. Successful signup returns an API key, allowing you to proceed with authenticated requests immediately.

Request Body:

{
  "email": "[e-mail]",
  "password": "SecurePassword123",
  "name": "John Doe"
}

Response Body:

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "account_id": "...",
    "user_id": "...",
    "api_key": "key-..."
  }
}

Constraints:

• password: Min 8 characters, max 48 characters, at least one uppercase and one lowercase letter.
• Rate Limit: 2 signups per day.

Pagination

Most list endpoints use limit (max 100) and skip. Activity endpoints (/sent, /opens, /clicks, /replies) use per_page (max 100) and page (1-indexed).

Always paginate. Never assume a single request returns all data.

Endpoint Categories

Read the relevant reference file before performing operations in that domain:

• Lists & contacts/leads → references/lists.md and references/contacts.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to fetch or manage lists that contain leads/contacts. A list is a container for contacts/leads. Each contact/lead contains fields like Email, First_Name, Last_Name, Phone, Company, Title, and custom fields. Contacts are added to lists in batches (up to 500 per request), can be moved between lists, updated, or removed.

• Email templates → references/templates.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to create or manage reusable email templates. A template has a name, subject_line, and HTML content that supports merge variables like {{first_name}} and {{company}}. Templates can have up to 3 attachments and are referenced by sequences when building outreach steps.

• Sequences & email campaigns → references/sequences.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to create or manage automated email campaigns (sequences). A sequence connects lists (who to email), senders (which accounts send), and templates (what to send) into a timed step-by-step workflow. Steps alternate between email sends and delay periods. Sequences can be launched, paused, resumed, cloned, or archived.

• Senders, OAuth & warmup links → references/senders.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to connect or manage email sending accounts. A sender is an email account (SMTP/IMAP or OAuth-connected Gmail/Outlook) that sends emails on behalf of sequences. Multiple senders can be assigned to a sequence. Senders can also be organized into folders. Warmup links are used in email warmup processes to improve deliverability.

• Inbox & replies → references/inbox.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to view or interact with email conversations. The inbox contains reply threads, sent emails, scheduled emails, and drafts. Each thread has a messageId. The user can reply to a lead's email, mark messages as read/unread, or classify outcomes.

• Activity tracking → references/activity.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to query engagement events. The system tracks four event types: sent (emails sent), opens (emails opened), clicks (links clicked), and replies (responses received). Events can be filtered by sequence, recipient email, and date range.

• Users & workspaces → references/organization.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to manage team membership or workspaces. A workspace is an account boundary. Users have roles (client, user, admin, developer). Only owners and admins can invite users or create workspaces.

• Folders → references/folders.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to organize resources into folders. Folders have a type (list, template, sequence, or email-sender) and group related resources together for easier management.

• Domains & signatures → references/account-config.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to view account-level configuration. Custom tracking domains are used for click tracking in emails. Signatures are appended to outgoing emails.

• DFY domains & mailboxes → references/dfy.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to purchase domains and provision mailboxes through the Done-For-You service. Start with /domains/search to find available domains, then place an order with Google Workspace, Outlook, or Azure mailboxes. Supports buying new domains or connecting existing ones.

• Billing & payment methods → references/billing.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to add or remove a saved payment card. Returns magic login links to the billing page.

• API Key Management → references/api-keys.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to manage API keys. Users can list all keys, create new keys, refresh an existing key (which generates a new one and revokes the old one), or delete a key.

• Reports → references/reports.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to fetch aggregated activity reports over a date range. Reports combine data across campaigns into summary views.

• Inbox placement tests → references/inbox-placement.md

  • Use these endpoints when the user wants to test email deliverability. An inbox placement test sends a test email to seed email addresses across providers (Gmail, Outlook, etc.) and reports whether the email landed in inbox, spam, promotions, or other tabs. Tests can be one-time or recurring.

• End-to-end workflow examples → references/workflows.md

  • Use this reference when the user wants to set up a complete outreach campaign from scratch. It shows the full chain: create list → add contacts → create templates → fetch senders → create sequence → launch.

Error Handling

Always check the success boolean in the response body. A 200 status can still return { success: false, message: "..." }.

Status	Meaning	Action
200	Success	Check success field
400	Bad request	Re-check payload structure against the reference file
401	Unauthorized	Verify API key
403	Forbidden	Insufficient permissions (role too low)
404	Not found	Verify the ID / endpoint
409	Conflict	Resource already exists or connection failed
429	Rate limited	Wait 60s, then retry
500	Server error	Retry once after 10s