OpenOutreach
Self-hosted AI agent that finds B2B leads, qualifies them, and emails them.
Self-hosted CLI that discovers, qualifies, and emails matching prospects.
OpenOutreach is a self-hosted open-source agent that discovers B2B leads matching your product description and reaches out via your mailbox. It suits developers and founders who want automated outreach without uploading lists or using third-party browser scrapers.
What it is
The CLI combines prospect discovery, qualification against an LLM-derived ICP, and direct email execution into a single command. It evaluates prospects in plain language, explaining why each fits, and exports standard CSV files or sends emails directly.
Who it's for
It suits technical founders, developers, and sales professionals comfortable with the command line and API keys. It does not suit non-technical users who require a graphical interface or cloud-hosted web dashboard.
Key features
Natural Language ICP
Define your product and target market with a simple description instead of complex filters.
Plain-Language Verdicts
The AI explains why each discovered lead matches your criteria rather than just returning a score.
Direct Mailbox Sending
Initiates outreach straight from your own mailbox using standard SMTP or app passwords.
Claude Code Integration
Includes a Claude Code plugin and skill file to run lead discovery directly from an agent session.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Zero platform ToS surface since it avoids browser scraping and social networks.
- Exports standard CSV files with exact column names for Instantly and Smartlead without mapping.
- Splits into independent packages so you can pipe finder output into custom senders.
- Maintains local state in ~/.openoutreach so interrupted runs pick up where they left off.
Where it falls short
- Requires you to bring your own LLM API key and BetterContact account.
- Requires technical familiarity with the command line, Python, and CLI tools.
- Email-finder API usage incurs credit costs for verified work addresses beyond free tiers.
- Requires proper SMTP/IMAP configuration and app passwords for your email provider.
Pricing & license
Free under its open-source license, but requires your own paid LLM API key and BetterContact credits for email enrichment.
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FAQ
Do I need to upload an existing lead list?
No. The tool discovers matching people dynamically based on your product description using a licensed data provider.
How does it send emails without getting banned?
It sends directly from your own mailbox via your provider's SMTP settings rather than routing through a third-party scraping platform.
Can I use it with my existing cold-email sequencer?
Yes. You can run find commands to output a CSV file of qualified leads with reasons for import into tools like Instantly or Smartlead.
