LinkedIn#

Manage a LinkedIn presence for professional content and social interactions. Create posts and articles, manage comments and engagement, handle media, and search ad targeting options.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure LinkedIn API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps#

Step 1: InstallStep 2: Pair AccountStep 3: Connect LinkedInApp-specific connection GIF coming soon

No Account Needed: Public LinkedIn Data#

Read any LinkedIn profile, company page or post, search people, companies and jobs, and browse the LinkedIn Ad Library, without connecting a LinkedIn account. These tools work as soon as the plugin is paired: there is nothing to connect, and each call is paid from ClawLink credit (most cost a fraction of a cent; new accounts get $0.50 free).

ToolWhat it returnsPricelinkedindata_user_profileA LinkedIn member's profile by URL: name, headline, location, about, experience, education, skills and follower count$0.0015linkedindata_company_profilePublic LinkedIn company page: industry, size, headquarters, follower count, description$0.00282linkedindata_company_postsRecent public posts of a LinkedIn company page$0.00282linkedindata_search_peopleSearch LinkedIn members by name, title, company, school or location$0.006linkedindata_search_companiesSearch LinkedIn companies by name, location, size or industry$0.006linkedindata_search_jobsSearch LinkedIn job listings by title, location, date, experience, workplace, job type and salary, 25 a page$0.0015

Use the connected-account tools above for the user's own LinkedIn; use these for anyone else's public content. More: LinkedIn Prospector, Ad Spy.

How It Works#

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│ LinkedIn API     │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │   (v2)          │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin  │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device   │                       │
         │  3. Connect LinkedIn│                      │
         │                   │  4. Secure Token      │
         │                   │  5. Proxy Requests    │
         │                   │                       │
         ▼                   ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐      ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │      │ Dashboard│           │ LinkedIn │
   │  File    │      │ Auth     │           │  Social  │
   └──────────┘      └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install#

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

bash

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for LinkedIn again."

Quick Start#

bash

# Get your LinkedIn profile info
clawlink_call_tool --tool "linkedin_get_my_info" --params '{}'

# Create a post
clawlink_call_tool --tool "linkedin_create_linked_in_post" --params '{"text": "Hello from OpenClaw!"}'

# Get images
clawlink_call_tool --tool "linkedin_get_images" --params '{}'

Authentication#

All LinkedIn tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected LinkedIn account.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every LinkedIn API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected#

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=linkedin and connect LinkedIn (requires a LinkedIn account).
4. Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management#

List Connections#

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for linkedin in the list.

Verify Connection#

bash

clawlink_list_tools --integration linkedin

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for LinkedIn.

Reconnect#

If LinkedIn tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=linkedin
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration linkedin

Security & Permissions#

• Connected-account tools are scoped to the connected LinkedIn account.
• The public-data tools under "No Account Needed" read other people's public LinkedIn content (profiles, posts, comments) without any connected account. They are read-only, never post or change anything, and each call is paid from the user's ClawLink credit.
• All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Before executing any post, comment, or delete action, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user.
• Destructive actions (delete post) are marked as high-impact and must be confirmed.
• Posting as an organization requires admin role (ADMINISTRATOR, DIRECT_SPONSORED_CONTENT_POSTER, or CONTENT_ADMIN).
• Ad targeting requires LinkedIn Marketing API access.

Tool Reference#

Profile#

ToolDescriptionModelinkedin_get_my_infoGet authenticated user's profile (name, headline, picture, details)Read

Posts & Content#

ToolDescriptionModelinkedin_create_linked_in_postCreate a new post on LinkedIn (personal or organization)Writelinkedin_create_article_or_url_shareShare a link with optional commentary as an articleWritelinkedin_delete_linked_in_postDelete a specific post by share_idWritelinkedin_delete_postDelete a post using Posts API (supports ugcPost and share URN formats)Write

Comments#

ToolDescriptionModelinkedin_create_comment_on_postCreate a first-level or nested comment on a postWrite

Media#

ToolDescriptionModelinkedin_get_imageGet details of a single image by URNReadlinkedin_get_imagesGet image metadata including download URLs, status, dimensionsRead

Ad Targeting#

ToolDescriptionModelinkedin_get_ad_targeting_facetsGet available ad targeting facets (locations, industries, job functions)Readlinkedin_search_ad_targeting_entitiesSearch targeting entities (geographics, job titles, industries)Read

Code Examples#

Get your profile info#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "linkedin_get_my_info" \
  --params '{}'

Create a post#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "linkedin_create_linked_in_post" \
  --params '{"text": "Excited to share our latest update! What do you think?"}'

Create a comment#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "linkedin_create_comment_on_post" \
  --params '{"author": "urn:li:person:PROFILE_ID", "message": {"text": "Great post!"}, "post_id": "POST_ID"}'

Get images#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "linkedin_get_images" \
  --params '{}'

Search ad targeting entities#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "linkedin_search_ad_targeting_entities" \
  --params '{"type": "location", "keywords": "San Francisco"}'

Discovery Workflow#

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm LinkedIn is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration linkedin to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration linkedin.
5. If no LinkedIn tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=linkedin.

Execution Workflow#

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → search → describe → call                      │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Get profile → Get images → Show results            │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                     │
│  list → get → describe → preview → confirm → call          │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Preview post create → User approves → Execute       │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes#

• Posting as an organization requires w_organization_social scope with ADMINISTRATOR, DIRECT_SPONSORED_CONTENT_POSTER, or CONTENT_ADMIN role.
• Posting as a person requires w_member_social scope.
• Delete operations are idempotent — previously deleted posts return success (204).
• Ad targeting facets require LinkedIn Marketing API access.
• Image URNs are required for media retrieval operations.

Error Handling#

Status / ErrorMeaningTool not foundThe tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration linkedin.Missing connectionLinkedIn is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=linkedin.Permission errorThe authenticated account lacks the required scope for this operation.Post not foundThe post ID does not exist or is not accessible.Write rejectedUser did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible#

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed: bash

   openclaw plugins list
   
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

3. If a fresh chat does not help, run: bash

   openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
   openclaw gateway restart
   
   

4. After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Permission Errors#

1. Confirm the LinkedIn account has the correct permissions for the operation.
2. For organization posting, verify the account has an admin role in the organization.
3. For ad targeting, verify Marketing API access is enabled.

Resources#

• LinkedIn API Documentation
• LinkedIn Marketing API
• ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=linkedin-social
• ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
• ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

Related Skills#

• LinkedIn Prospector
• Ad Spy
• Instagram Posts — For Instagram social media management
• Twitter — For Twitter/X post management and analytics
• Facebook Pages — For Facebook Page management

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