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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 activities, specifically for the "Add Comment to Post" operation under the "Post" resource. It allows users to programmatically add comments to LinkedIn posts by providing the post URL and the comment text.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Automating engagement on LinkedIn posts by adding comments as part of a marketing or networking workflow.
  • Managing social media interactions at scale without manual intervention.
  • Integrating LinkedIn commenting into broader automation pipelines, such as responding to posts based on triggers from other systems.

Practical example:

  • Automatically comment on a LinkedIn post when a new lead is added in a CRM system, using personalized messages to increase engagement.

Properties

Name Meaning
LinkedIn Post URL (postUrl) The URL of the LinkedIn post to which the comment will be added. Example: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/xxx
Message/Text (messageText) The text content of the comment to add to the post.
Country Code (country) Country code used for proxy selection (e.g., FR for France, US for United States). Defaults to "FR". Optional.
Timeout (timeout) Request timeout in milliseconds. Default is 30000 ms (30 seconds). Optional advanced setting.
Retry Count (retryCount) Number of retries on failure. Default is 3. Optional advanced setting.

These properties are grouped under "Linkup Parameters" and "Advanced Options" collections.

Output

The node outputs JSON data containing the response from the Linkup API after attempting to add a comment to the specified LinkedIn post.

The output JSON includes:

  • The API response fields returned by Linkup related to the comment action.
  • A _debug object containing:
    • requestBody: The JSON body sent in the API request.
    • requestHeaders: HTTP headers used in the request.
    • endpoint: The API endpoint called.
    • apiResponse: Raw response from the API.
  • Metadata _meta including:
    • resource: The resource name ("post").
    • operation: The operation name ("commentPost").
    • timestamp: ISO timestamp of execution.
    • nodeVersion: Version of the node implementation.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the Linkup API to authenticate requests.
  • The node uses the Linkup API base URL: https://api.linkupapi.com/v1.
  • Network connectivity to the Linkup API service is required.
  • Optional country code parameter influences proxy selection by the Linkup API.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Missing or invalid API key: The node throws an error if the API key credential is not configured or invalid. Ensure the API key is correctly set up in the node credentials.
  • Invalid LinkedIn post URL: Providing an incorrect or malformed post URL may cause the API to reject the request.
  • Empty comment text: If the comment text is empty, the API might return an error or ignore the request.
  • Timeouts or network errors: Network issues or slow responses can cause timeouts. Adjust the timeout and retry count in advanced options if needed.

Error Messages

  • "Clé API manquante. Veuillez configurer vos credentials LINKUP dans les paramètres du nœud."
    Means the API key is missing. Fix by configuring the API key credential.
  • Other errors returned by the API will be included in the output JSON under the error field.

Links and References

  • Linkup API Documentation — Official site to create an account and get API keys.
  • LinkedIn post URL format examples: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/xxx

This summary is based solely on static analysis of the provided source code and property definitions.

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