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Linked API

Control your LinkedIn accounts and retrieve real-time data.

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Overview

This node, named "Linked API," enables users to control LinkedIn accounts and retrieve real-time data through a variety of operations. It is designed to interact with LinkedIn-related workflows, including searching companies or people, sending messages, managing connections, and more. The "Custom Workflow" operation allows users to define complex multi-step workflows in JSON format, which the node then executes by sending the workflow definition to an external API endpoint.

Practical scenarios include automating LinkedIn lead generation by searching for companies or people matching specific criteria, sending connection requests or messages automatically, and retrieving analytics or performance data from LinkedIn profiles or posts. The custom workflow feature is particularly useful for advanced users who want to orchestrate multiple LinkedIn actions in a single automated process.

Properties

Name Meaning
Webhook URL The URL where the response from the executed workflow will be sent via webhook.
Workflow Definition A raw JSON object defining the custom workflow steps and parameters following the LinkedAPI workflow format. This allows complex multi-step operations to be specified.

The "Workflow Definition" property expects a JSON structure describing the desired LinkedIn automation tasks, such as searching companies with specific terms and limits.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the executed workflow. This typically includes the response from the LinkedAPI service after processing the requested LinkedIn operations. The output JSON structure depends on the workflow definition and the operations performed but generally contains data such as search results, status of sent messages, or retrieved profile information.

If the node supports binary data output (not explicitly shown in the provided code), it would represent files or media related to LinkedIn content, but this is not indicated here.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active API key credential for authenticating with the LinkedAPI service.
  • The node sends POST requests to the base URL https://api.linkedapi.io/automation at the /execute endpoint.
  • Users must provide a valid webhook URL to receive asynchronous responses.
  • The node relies on the LinkedAPI platform to process LinkedIn automation workflows.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Invalid or missing webhook URL can cause failures in receiving workflow results.
    • Malformed JSON in the "Workflow Definition" property may lead to request errors.
    • Authentication failures if the API key credential is incorrect or expired.
    • Network connectivity issues preventing access to the LinkedAPI endpoint.

  • Error Messages:

    • Errors related to invalid JSON syntax in the workflow definition should be resolved by validating the JSON input.
    • Authentication errors require checking the API key credential configuration.
    • Timeout or network errors suggest verifying internet connectivity and endpoint availability.

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