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Overview

The Piloterr node for n8n enables you to retrieve in-depth information about companies listed on LinkedIn. Specifically, the Company Info operation under the Linkedin resource allows users to look up detailed company profiles using various LinkedIn identifiers. This is useful for enriching CRM data, market research, or automating business intelligence workflows where LinkedIn company data is required.

Practical examples:

  • Automatically enrich a list of company names or LinkedIn URLs with their official LinkedIn profile data.
  • Integrate LinkedIn company information into lead generation or sales automation pipelines.
  • Validate and supplement company records in your database with up-to-date LinkedIn details.

Properties

Name Type Meaning
Query String Linkedin company to look up. Accepts formats such as tesla-motors, a numeric LinkedIn company ID like 1337, or a full LinkedIn company URL (e.g., linkedin.com/company/tesla-motors). This field is required.

Output

The output will be a JSON object containing the LinkedIn company information retrieved from the Piloterr API. The exact structure depends on the API response, but typically includes fields such as:

{
  "name": "Tesla",
  "linkedin_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/tesla-motors/",
  "industry": "Automotive",
  "website": "https://www.tesla.com",
  "description": "Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles...",
  "employee_count": 10000,
  // ...other company-specific fields
}
  • If the API returns an error and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output will include an error field with the error message and an empty json object.

Dependencies

  • External Service: Requires access to the Piloterr API.
  • API Key: You must configure valid Piloterr API credentials (piloterrApi) in n8n.
  • n8n Configuration: No additional environment variables are needed beyond the API key setup.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

  • Invalid Query Format: If the Query property does not match expected formats (slug, numeric ID, or LinkedIn URL), the API may return an error or no results.
  • Missing or Invalid API Key: Requests will fail if the Piloterr API credentials are not set up correctly in n8n.
  • Rate Limiting: Excessive requests may trigger rate limits on the Piloterr API.

Error Messages:

  • "Request failed with status code 401": Indicates missing or invalid API credentials. Check your API key configuration.
  • "No company found for query": The provided query did not match any LinkedIn company. Verify the input format and value.
  • "Network Error": There may be connectivity issues between n8n and the Piloterr API.

How to resolve:

  • Double-check the Query input for typos or incorrect formats.
  • Ensure your Piloterr API credentials are active and correctly configured in n8n.
  • If rate-limited, reduce request frequency or contact Piloterr support.

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