Setup & Installation

Install LinkedIn using the ClawHub CLI or OpenClaw CLI:

clawhub install linkedin

If the CLI is not installed:

npx clawhub@latest install linkedin

Or install with OpenClaw CLI:

openclaw skills install linkedin

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What This Skill Does

LinkedIn is a Communication & Messaging skill for OpenClaw by biostartechnology.

LinkedIn

Use 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 in
  2. Click the Clawdbot Browser Relay toolbar icon to attach the tab
  3. Use browser tool with profile="chrome"

Option 2: Isolated Browser

  1. Use browser tool with profile="clawd"
  2. Navigate to linkedin.com
  3. 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 profile
  2. Use browser action=act with click/type actions
  3. 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 in
  2. DevTools → Application → Cookies → linkedin.com
  3. Copy li_at value
  4. 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

Version History

Latest version: 1.0.0

First published: Jan 24, 2026. Last updated: Jan 24, 2026.

1 version released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LinkedIn free to use?
Yes. LinkedIn is a free, open-source skill available on the OpenClaw Skills Registry. You can install and use it at no cost, and the source code is publicly available for review and contribution.
What platforms does LinkedIn support?
It runs on any platform that supports OpenClaw, including macOS, Linux, and Windows. As long as you have the OpenClaw runtime installed, LinkedIn will work seamlessly across operating systems.
How do I update LinkedIn?
Run openclaw skills update linkedin to get the latest version. OpenClaw will download and apply the update automatically, preserving your existing configuration.
Can I use LinkedIn with other skills?
Yes. OpenClaw skills are composable — you can combine LinkedIn with any other installed skill in your workflows. This allows you to build powerful multi-step automations by chaining skills together.