> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.seamless.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Industry → Contacts

> Target contacts by their company's industry, using Seamless's industry taxonomy. One filter of the Seamless.AI Contact Search API.

> [!NOTE]
>
> `POST /search/contacts` · Credits charged per results returned · v1, v2 · Part of the [Contact Search API](/api-catalog/contact-search)

## Introduction

Target contacts by their company's industry, using Seamless's industry taxonomy. Values include parent categories, such as "Software & Information Technology", and specific sub-industries, such as "Computer Software". Combine it with any other filter in the same request (AND logic).

## AI agent prompt

```text theme={null}
Read https://docs.seamless.ai/api-catalog/contact-filters/industry. Using SEAMLESS_API_KEY, call POST https://api.seamless.ai/api/client/v1/search/contacts with the `industry` filter to find contacts matching: <your target>. Page with nextToken and keep each searchResultId.
```

## Example

```bash cURL theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.seamless.ai/api/client/v1/search/contacts \
  -H "Token: $SEAMLESS_API_KEY" -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"industry": ["Software Development"], "limit": 25}'
```

```python Python theme={null}
import os, requests
rows = requests.post("https://api.seamless.ai/api/client/v1/search/contacts",
    headers={"Token": os.environ["SEAMLESS_API_KEY"]},
    json={"industry": ["Software Development"], "limit": 25}).json()["data"]
```

## Reference

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| - | - | - | - |
| `industry` | string\[] | Yes | Filter contacts by their company's industry classification. Up to 5 industries can be specified. |
| `limit` | integer | No | Results per page, up to 500. Default `50`. |
| `nextToken` | string | No | Cursor from `supplementalData.nextToken` to fetch the next page. |

> **All 176 allowed values for industry**
>
> `Aerospace & Defense`, `Airlines & Aviation`, `Aviation & Aerospace`, `Defense & Space`, `Military`, `Agriculture`, `Farming`, `Horticulture`, `Ranching`, `Tobacco`, `Apparel & Fashion`, `Textiles`, `Automotive`, `Chemicals & Materials`, `Chemicals`, `Plastics`, `Consumer Goods & Retail`, `Consumer Goods`, `Luxury Goods & Jewelry`, `Retail`, `Sporting Goods`, `Education & Training`, `E-Learning`, `Education Management`, `Higher Education`, `Libraries`, `Primary/Secondary Education`, `Electronics & Hardware`, `Computer Hardware`, `Consumer Electronics`, `Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing`, `Semiconductors`, `Energy & Utilities`, `Oil & Energy`, `Utilities`, `Entertainment`, `Animation`, `Arts & Crafts`, `Computer Games`, `Fine Art`, `Gambling & Casinos`, `Mobile Games`, `Motion Pictures & Film`, `Music`, `Performing Arts`, `Photography`, `Recreational Facilities & Services`, `Sports`, `Environmental`, `Environmental Services`, `Renewables & Environment`, `Finance & Banking`, `Banking`, `Capital Markets`, `Financial Services`, `Investment Banking`, `Investment Management`, `Venture Capital & Private Equity`, `Food & Beverage`, `Dairy`, `Fishery`, `Food & Beverages`, `Food Production`, `Restaurants`, `Supermarkets`, `Wine & Spirits`, `Government & Public Policy`, `Executive Office`, `Government Administration`, `Government Relations`, `Judiciary`, `Law Enforcement`, `Legislative Office`, `Political Organization`, `Public Policy`, `Public Safety`, `Health & Wellness`, `Alternative Medicine`, `Health, Wellness and Fitness`, `Hospital & Health Care`, `Medical Practice`, `Mental Health Care`, `Veterinary`, `Hospitality & Tourism`, `Events Services`, `Hospitality`, `Leisure, Travel & Tourism`, `Museums & Institutions`, `Household, Personal, & Beauty`, `Consumer Services`, `Cosmetics`, `Furniture`, `Individual & Family Services`, `Insurance`, `Internet & E-Commerce`, `Internet`, `Manufacturing & Engineering`, `Civil Engineering`, `Industrial Automation`, `Machinery`, `Mechanical or Industrial Engineering`, `Railroad Manufacture`, `Shipbuilding`, `Marketing & Media`, `Broadcast Media`, `Graphic Design`, `Marketing & Advertising`, `Media Production`, `Newspapers`, `Online Media`, `Printing`, `Public Relations & Communications`, `Publishing`, `Writing & Editing`, `Metals, Mining & Materials`, `Building Materials`, `Glass, Ceramics & Concrete`, `Mining & Metals`, `Paper & Forest Products`, `Non-Profit`, `Fund-Raising`, `Non-Profit Organization Management`, `Philanthropy`, `Religious Institutions`, `Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices`, `Biotechnology`, `Medical Devices`, `Nanotechnology`, `Pharmaceuticals`, `Professional Services & Consulting`, `Accounting`, `Alternative Dispute Resolution`, `Civic & Social Organization`, `Design`, `Human Resources`, `International Affairs`, `International Trade & Development`, `Law Practice`, `Legal Services`, `Management Consulting`, `Market Research`, `Outsourcing/Offshoring`, `Professional Training & Coaching`, `Program Development`, `Research`, `Security & Investigations`, `Staffing & Recruiting`, `Think Tanks`, `Real Estate & Construction`, `Architecture & Planning`, `Commercial Real Estate`, `Construction`, `Facilities Services`, `Real Estate`, `Software & Information Technology`, `Computer & Network Security`, `Computer Software`, `Information Services`, `Information Technology & Services`, `Software Development`, `Telecommunications & Networking`, `Computer Networking`, `Telecommunications`, `Wireless`, `Transportation & Logistics`, `Logistics & Supply Chain`, `Maritime`, `Package/Freight Delivery`, `Packaging & Containers`, `Translation & Localization`, `Transportation/Trucking/Railroad`, `Wholesale & Distribution`, `Business Supplies & Equipment`, `Import & Export`, `Warehousing`, `Wholesale`

## Response

Rows are contact previews with `searchResultId`, name, title, seniority, company, location, and LinkedIn URL, but no emails or phones. Send `searchResultId` to [Contact Research](/api-catalog/contact-enrichment) to get them. Fields: [Contact Search](/api-catalog/contact-search).

Auth: `Token` header ([API keys](/authentication/api-keys)) · Errors: [status codes](/api-http-status-codes) · Billing: [rate limits and credits](/rate-limits-and-credits)


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