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Linked API

Control your LinkedIn accounts and retrieve real-time data.

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Overview

The node "Linked API" provides integration with LinkedIn-related automation via an external API service. Specifically, the Sync Conversation operation under the Standard resource allows users to synchronize conversation data related to a LinkedIn person by providing their public or hashed LinkedIn URL. The node sends a request to an external API endpoint and expects the response to be delivered asynchronously via a webhook URL specified by the user.

This operation is useful in scenarios where you want to keep your workflow updated with the latest conversation data from LinkedIn contacts without manually polling for updates. For example, syncing conversations can help sales teams track communication history automatically or enable CRM systems to stay current with LinkedIn interactions.

Properties

Name Meaning
Webhook URL URL where the response will be sent via webhook after the sync operation completes.
Person URL Public or hashed LinkedIn URL of the person whose conversation data you want to synchronize.
  • Webhook URL must be a valid URL accessible by the external API to send back the results.
  • Person URL should be the LinkedIn profile URL of the target individual (e.g., https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-doe).

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the sync conversation operation. Since the actual data is sent asynchronously to the provided webhook URL, the immediate output may contain metadata about the request submission rather than the conversation data itself.

  • The json output field typically includes confirmation that the sync request was accepted and possibly an operation ID or status.
  • The actual conversation data will be received separately at the webhook URL configured by the user.
  • No binary data output is expected from this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active API key credential for the external LinkedIn automation API service.
  • The node makes HTTP POST requests to https://api.linkedapi.io/automation/execute.
  • The user must provide a publicly accessible webhook URL to receive asynchronous responses.
  • Proper network configuration is needed to allow the external API to reach the webhook URL.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:
    • Invalid or unreachable webhook URL: The external API cannot deliver the response, causing sync failures.
    • Incorrect or malformed LinkedIn person URL: The API may reject the request or return no data.
    • Missing or invalid API credentials: The node will fail authentication with the external service.
  • Error messages:
    • Authentication errors indicate problems with the API key; verify and update credentials.
    • Validation errors on input properties suggest checking the format of the webhook URL and person URL.
    • Network timeouts or connection errors imply webhook URL accessibility issues or API downtime.
  • To resolve these, ensure the webhook URL is correct and publicly reachable, validate the LinkedIn URL format, and confirm API credentials are properly set up in n8n.

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