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LinkedIn automation via browser relay or cookies for messaging, profile viewing, and network actions.

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  1. Open your project in Codex.
  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/LeoYeAI/openclaw-master-skills/blob/HEAD/skills/linkedin/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/linkedin/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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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