How do I install the Linkedin skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add danstrem2/linkedin in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

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Is Linkedin free to use?

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Who published Linkedin?

danstrem2 (@danstrem2) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Linkedin by danstrem2 — Agent Skill

Name: Linkedin
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: danstrem2

File contents

Use browser automation to interact with LinkedIn - check messages, view profiles, search, and send connection requests.

Connection Methods

Option 1: Chrome Extension Relay (Recommended)

Open LinkedIn in Chrome and log in
Click the Clawdbot Browser Relay toolbar icon to attach the tab
Use browser tool with profile="chrome"

Option 2: Isolated Browser

Use browser tool with profile="clawd"
Navigate to linkedin.com
Log in manually (one-time setup)
Session persists for future use

Common Operations

Check Connection Status

browser action=snapshot profile=chrome targetUrl="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/"

View Notifications/Messages

browser action=navigate profile=chrome targetUrl="https://www.linkedin.com/messaging/"
browser action=snapshot profile=chrome

Search People

browser action=navigate profile=chrome targetUrl="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/people/?keywords=QUERY"
browser action=snapshot profile=chrome

View Profile

browser action=navigate profile=chrome targetUrl="https://www.linkedin.com/in/USERNAME/"
browser action=snapshot profile=chrome

Send Message (confirm with user first!)

Navigate to messaging or profile
Use browser action=act with click/type actions
Always confirm message content before sending

Safety Rules

Never send messages without explicit user approval
Never accept/send connection requests without confirmation
Avoid rapid automated actions - LinkedIn is aggressive about detecting automation
Rate limit: ~30 actions per hour max recommended

Session Cookie Method (Advanced)

If browser relay isn't available, extract the li_at cookie from browser:

Open LinkedIn in browser, log in
DevTools → Application → Cookies → linkedin.com
Copy li_at value
Store securely for API requests

Troubleshooting

If logged out: Re-authenticate in browser
If rate limited: Wait 24 hours, reduce action frequency
If CAPTCHA: Complete manually in browser, then resume

---name: linkedindescription: LinkedIn automation via browser relay or cookies for messaging, profile viewing, and network actions.---# LinkedInUse browser automation to interact with LinkedIn - check messages, view profiles, search, and send connection requests.## Connection Methods### Option 1: Chrome Extension Relay (Recommended)1. Open LinkedIn in Chrome and log in2. Click the Clawdbot Browser Relay toolbar icon to attach the tab3. Use `browser` tool with `profile="chrome"`### Option 2: Isolated Browser1. Use `browser` tool with `profile="clawd"` 2. Navigate to linkedin.com3. Log in manually (one-time setup)4. Session persists for future use## Common Operations### Check Connection Status```browser action=snapshot profile=chrome targetUrl="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/"```### View Notifications/Messages```browser action=navigate profile=chrome targetUrl="https://www.linkedin.com/messaging/"browser action=snapshot profile=chrome```### Search People```browser action=navigate profile=chrome targetUrl="https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/people/?keywords=QUERY"browser action=snapshot profile=chrome```### View Profile```browser action=navigate profile=chrome targetUrl="https://www.linkedin.com/in/USERNAME/"browser action=snapshot profile=chrome```### Send Message (confirm with user first!)1. Navigate to messaging or profile2. Use `browser action=act` with click/type actions3. Always confirm message content before sending## Safety Rules- **Never send messages without explicit user approval**- **Never accept/send connection requests without confirmation**- **Avoid rapid automated actions** - LinkedIn is aggressive about detecting automation- Rate limit: ~30 actions per hour max recommended## Session Cookie Method (Advanced)If browser relay isn't available, extract the `li_at` cookie from browser:1. Open LinkedIn in browser, log in2. DevTools → Application → Cookies → linkedin.com3. Copy `li_at` value4. Store securely for API requests## Troubleshooting- If logged out: Re-authenticate in browser- If rate limited: Wait 24 hours, reduce action frequency- If CAPTCHA: Complete manually in browser, then resume

Frequently asked questions

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