LinkedIn Custom

Post updates to LinkedIn using updated API
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Overview

This node allows users to create posts on LinkedIn using the LinkedIn API. It supports posting text content and optionally attaching an image from binary data. The node is useful for automating LinkedIn updates, such as sharing announcements, articles, or media content directly from workflows.

Use Case Examples

  1. Posting a text update as a LinkedIn user.
  2. Sharing an image with a description on LinkedIn automatically from a workflow.

Properties

Name Meaning
Post As Specifies the entity type to post as, currently only 'Person' is supported.
Author URN The LinkedIn URN identifier of the author (person) who is creating the post. Required.
Text The text content of the LinkedIn post.
Media Category Type of media to attach to the post, either none or image.
Input Binary Field The name of the binary property containing the image file to attach when media category is image.
Additional Fields Optional additional fields for the post, such as content description.

Output

JSON

  • json
    • author - The LinkedIn URN of the author who created the post.
    • lifecycleState - The lifecycle state of the post, typically 'PUBLISHED'.
    • specificContent
      * com
      * linkedin
      * ugc
      * ShareContent
      * shareCommentary
      * text - The text content of the post.
      * shareMediaCategory - The media category of the post, e.g., 'NONE' or 'IMAGE'.
      * description - Optional description of the content if provided.
    • visibility
      * com
      * linkedin
      * ugc
      * MemberNetworkVisibility - Visibility setting of the post, usually 'PUBLIC'.

Dependencies

  • LinkedIn API access with OAuth token

Troubleshooting

  • Error if the specified binary property for image media does not exist in the input data. Ensure the binary field name is correct and the binary data is present.
  • Authentication errors if the LinkedIn API access token is invalid or expired. Refresh or provide valid credentials.
  • API errors if required fields like author URN or text are missing or malformed.

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