linkedin-automation
Automate LinkedIn interactions via browser automation. Check feeds, view profiles, search for people, send messages (with user confirmation), and manage connections. Supports Chrome Extension Relay and isolated browser modes.
Permissions
Risk Assessment
This skill requests 3 of 4 possible permissions. Elevated scope — ensure each permission is justified. Consider running in a sandbox.
SKILL.md
Automate LinkedIn interactions through browser automation. Check your feed, view profiles, search for people, send messages, and manage your professional network — all from your OpenClaw agent.
Connection Methods
Chrome Extension Relay (Recommended)
Uses the Clawdbot Browser Relay extension attached to an existing LinkedIn tab:
- Install the Clawdbot Browser Relay Chrome extension
- Open LinkedIn in a Chrome tab and log in
- The agent connects through the extension relay
Isolated Browser
Uses a dedicated browser profile with manual one-time login:
- The agent opens a
clawdbrowser profile - Log in to LinkedIn once manually
- Session persists for future interactions
Supported Operations
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Check feed | View latest posts and updates |
| View notifications | Check connection requests and alerts |
| Search people | Find professionals by name, title, company |
| View profiles | Read profile details and experience |
| Send messages | DM contacts (requires explicit user approval) |
| Check messages | Read recent conversations |
Safety Rules
- Never send messages without explicit user approval
- Never accept/send connection requests without confirmation
- Avoid rapid automated actions — recommended limit: ~30 actions/hour
- Always respect LinkedIn's rate limits and community guidelines
Best Practices
- Start with read-only operations — check feed, view profiles before taking actions
- Confirm before sending — the skill always asks before messaging or connecting
- Use responsibly — excessive automation may trigger LinkedIn's anti-abuse systems
- Keep sessions fresh — re-authenticate if the session expires
Important Notes
- Automated interaction with LinkedIn may violate LinkedIn's Terms of Service
- Use at your own risk — account restrictions are possible with heavy automation
- We recommend keeping interactions to professional networking purposes
Why You Need linkedin-automation
LinkedIn is where B2B relationships happen — but managing your presence there is a time sink. Checking your feed, responding to messages, researching prospects, and engaging with content takes hours each week. For sales professionals and founders, this is time that should go toward actual conversations.
LinkedIn Automation connects your OpenClaw agent to LinkedIn via browser automation. It can check your feed, view profiles, search for people, read messages, and send messages (always with your explicit approval). Two connection modes — Chrome Extension Relay for seamless integration with your existing session, or an isolated browser profile for dedicated automation.
The skill includes built-in safety guardrails: it never sends messages or connection requests without your confirmation, and it recommends staying under 30 actions per hour to avoid triggering LinkedIn's anti-abuse systems.
Common Use Cases
- Research prospect profiles and company pages before sales calls
- Monitor your LinkedIn feed for relevant industry discussions
- Send personalized outreach messages with explicit approval for each one
- Search for professionals by title, company, or location for prospecting
- Check and respond to LinkedIn messages without leaving your terminal
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this get my LinkedIn account banned?
The skill includes rate limiting and safety guardrails (max ~30 actions/hour). However, any automation on LinkedIn carries some risk of account restrictions. Use responsibly and keep interaction patterns natural.
Does it need my LinkedIn password?
No. It connects through an already-authenticated browser session (Chrome Extension Relay) or a browser profile where you've manually logged in once. It never handles your credentials directly.
Can it auto-send connection requests?
It can, but it will always ask for your explicit approval first. The skill is designed with a confirmation step for any action that sends data to LinkedIn.