search-contacts

Search Carta CRM contacts by name, email, keyword, or unique ID.

12|16|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/carta/plugins --skill search-contacts
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Skill: search-contacts
Source: https://github.com/carta/plugins/tree/main/plugins/carta-crm/skills/search-contacts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/carta/plugins --skill search-contacts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manually navigating the Carta CRM to find contact information is slow and inefficient, especially when you need specific details like unique contact IDs to perform follow-up actions such as updates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dual Search Modes: Look up contacts by name, email, or keyword, or fetch a single full record directly using a unique contact ID.
  • List Filtering: Narrow searches to specific contact lists by resolving list names to IDs first.
  • Context-Rich Results: Returns full contact details including name, title, company, email, phone, and tags, plus related deals and notes when fetching by ID for full context.
  • Use Case: If you need to update a contact's information, first use this skill to quickly find their unique ID and all associated details without manual CRM navigation.

Quick Start

Use the search-contacts skill to find all contacts at Acme Ventures with the title "Partner".

Frequently Asked Questions about search-contacts

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for contacts in Carta CRM by name or keyword?

To search for contacts in Carta CRM, use the dual search modes to look up records by name, email, or keyword. This retrieves full contact details including title, company, phone, and tags without manual CRM navigation.

Can I filter Carta CRM contact searches to a specific contact list?

Yes, you can filter Carta CRM contact searches to specific lists. The search process resolves contact list names to their corresponding IDs first, narrowing the search results to only the contacts within that targeted list.

How do I find a contact's unique ID in Carta CRM for updates?

You find a contact's unique ID in Carta CRM by searching for them using their name, email, or keyword. The returned contact record includes the unique ID required to perform follow-up actions like contact updates.

Does Carta CRM search return related deals and notes for a contact?

Yes, Carta CRM search returns related deals and notes when you fetch a contact record directly using their unique contact ID. This provides full context including name, title, company, email, phone, and tags.

What is the best way to retrieve large sets of contact records from Carta CRM?

The best way to retrieve large sets of contact records from Carta CRM is by paginating through the search results. This approach applies to use cases where users need to filter by contact lists and handle extensive datasets efficiently.

Why does my Carta CRM contact search require a unique ID?

A Carta CRM contact search requires a unique ID when you need to fetch a single full record directly with complete context. Using the ID returns full contact details, related deals, and notes needed for follow-up actions.