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Linkup API for LinkedIn

Automate LinkedIn with Linkup

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Overview

This node integrates with the Linkup API to automate LinkedIn networking activities. Specifically, the Accept Connection Invitation operation allows users to programmatically accept a received LinkedIn connection invitation by providing necessary invitation details.

Typical use cases include:

  • Automatically accepting connection invitations based on predefined criteria.
  • Streamlining LinkedIn network growth in automated workflows.
  • Integrating LinkedIn invitation acceptance into broader CRM or marketing automation pipelines.

For example, after retrieving pending invitations, this node can be used to accept selected invitations without manual intervention.

Properties

Name Meaning
Shared Secret The secret key associated with the invitation, used to verify and accept the connection.
Entity URN The unique identifier (URN) of the invitation entity to accept.
Country Code The country code for proxy selection, e.g., "FR" for France, "US" for United States, etc.
Timeout (Advanced Option) Request timeout in milliseconds (default 30000 ms).
Retry Count (Advanced Option) Number of retries on failure (default 3).

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the response from the Linkup API after attempting to accept the connection invitation. The output includes:

  • The full API response under the root level.
  • A _debug object containing:
    • requestBody: The JSON body sent in the API request.
    • requestHeaders: HTTP headers used in the request.
    • endpoint: The API endpoint URL called.
    • apiResponse: Raw response from the API.
  • Metadata (_meta) including:
    • resource: The resource name ("network").
    • operation: The operation name ("acceptConnectionInvitation").
    • timestamp: ISO timestamp of execution.
    • nodeVersion: Version of the node implementation.

No binary data is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Linkup API.
  • The node uses the Linkup API base URL: https://api.linkupapi.com/v1.
  • The user must configure their Linkup API credentials (API key, optionally email and password) in n8n credentials.
  • Network connectivity to the Linkup API service is required.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing API Key Error: If the API key credential is not configured or invalid, the node will throw an error indicating the missing API key. Ensure the API key is set up correctly in n8n credentials.
  • Invalid Invitation Details: Providing incorrect or incomplete Shared Secret or Entity URN may cause the API to reject the request. Verify these values carefully.
  • Timeouts: If the request times out, consider increasing the Timeout advanced option.
  • API Errors: Any errors returned by the Linkup API will be included in the output JSON under the error field. Review the message for troubleshooting.

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