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Linkup API for LinkedIn

Automate LinkedIn with Linkup

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Overview

The "Get LinkedIn Feed" operation of the Linkup API node allows users to retrieve their LinkedIn feed content programmatically. This node connects to the Linkup API, which automates LinkedIn activities via an API key credential.

Typical use cases include:

  • Automatically fetching the latest posts and updates from a user's LinkedIn feed for analysis or integration with other systems.
  • Monitoring LinkedIn feed activity to trigger workflows based on new posts or interactions.
  • Aggregating LinkedIn feed data for reporting or social media management tools.

For example, a marketing team could use this node to pull recent LinkedIn posts from their network and analyze engagement trends automatically.

Properties

Name Meaning
Invitation Type Invitation type filter (e.g., CONNECTION, ORGANIZATION)
Number of Results Number of feed items to retrieve
Start Page First page number to retrieve
End Page Last page number to retrieve
Country Code Country code used for proxy selection (e.g., FR, US, UK, DE, ES, IT, CA, AU)
Timeout Request timeout in milliseconds
Retry Count Number of retries on failure

These properties are grouped under Linkup Parameters (networkListParams) and Advanced Options (additionalFields). They allow fine-tuning of the feed retrieval, including pagination, filtering by invitation type, and request handling parameters.

Output

The output is a JSON object containing the LinkedIn feed data returned by the Linkup API. The structure includes:

  • _debug: Debug information including the request body sent, request headers, endpoint URL, and raw API response.
  • The main API response fields as returned by the Linkup API for the feed.
  • _meta: Metadata about the resource ("post"), operation ("getFeed"), timestamp of execution, and node version.

Example output snippet (simplified):

{
  "_debug": {
    "requestBody": { ... },
    "requestHeaders": { ... },
    "endpoint": "/posts/feed",
    "apiResponse": { ... }
  },
  "feedItems": [ ... ],  // Actual feed data from LinkedIn
  "_meta": {
    "resource": "post",
    "operation": "getFeed",
    "timestamp": "2024-06-xxTxx:xx:xx.xxxZ",
    "nodeVersion": "1.2.31"
  }
}

No binary data output is indicated for this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the Linkup API service.
  • The node uses HTTP POST requests to the Linkup API endpoints.
  • The user must configure the Linkup API credentials in n8n before using this node.
  • Optional country code parameter influences proxy selection for requests.

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 Linkup API key is set up correctly in n8n credentials.
  • Timeouts or Network Errors: Requests may time out or fail due to network issues or incorrect country codes affecting proxy routing. Adjust the timeout and retry count in advanced options.
  • Invalid Parameter Values: Providing invalid values for pagination or invitation type may result in empty or error responses. Verify input parameters conform to expected formats.
  • API Rate Limits: The Linkup API may enforce rate limits; repeated failures might indicate hitting these limits. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency accordingly.

Links and References

  • Linkup API Website — To create an account and obtain an API key.
  • Linkup API Documentation (accessible via the Linkup website) for detailed API endpoint descriptions and parameter usage.

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