linkedin-cli
Allows automating LinkedIn usage via command line. It helps the agent search profiles, send messages, and manage connections.
What it does
This tool helps you automate tasks on LinkedIn using the command line. You can fetch profiles, search for people and companies, send messages, manage connections, and create posts.
When to use it
- ✓When you need to gather information from multiple LinkedIn profiles.
- ✓To send personalized messages to your contacts.
- ✓When creating and scheduling posts for your page or profile.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Fetch the profile of John Doe and send him a message saying I liked his latest post.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The tool uses a program called 'CLI' to communicate with LinkedIn. It sends commands to search or interact with information on the platform, simulating user actions.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill linkedin-cliOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/linkedin-cli/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Detailed Guide
Read the detailed guide before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.
When to Use
Use this skill when you need to automate LinkedIn tasks such as profile fetching, connection management, or post creation via CLI, especially when integrated into automated workflows.
LinkedIn Skill
You have access to linkedin – a CLI tool for LinkedIn automation. Use it to fetch profiles, search people and companies, send messages, manage connections, create posts, react, comment, and more.
Each command sends a request to Linked API, which runs a real cloud browser to perform the action on LinkedIn. Operations are not instant – expect 30 seconds to several minutes depending on complexity.
If linkedin is not available, install it:
npm install -g @linkedapi/linkedin-cli
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
FAQ
How long does it take for an action to complete?
Actions can take from 30 seconds to several minutes, depending on the task's complexity.
What is CLI?
CLI stands for 'Command Line Interface'. It's a way to interact with the computer by typing commands instead of using a mouse and menus.
Where can I find more details on how to use it?
There is a detailed guide available that explains all the necessary procedures and references.
Details
Original description by the author
Use when automating LinkedIn via CLI: fetch profiles, search people/companies, send messages, manage connections, create posts, and Sales Navigator.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #3448
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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