linkedin-cli

A bird-like LinkedIn CLI for searching profiles, checking messages, and summarizing your feed using session cookies.

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byDemerzels-lab

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Best use case

linkedin-cli is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

A bird-like LinkedIn CLI for searching profiles, checking messages, and summarizing your feed using session cookies.

Teams using linkedin-cli should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/linkedin-cli/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Demerzels-lab/elsamultiskillagent/main/public/skills/arun-8687/linkedin-cli/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/linkedin-cli/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How linkedin-cli Compares

Feature / Agent	linkedin-cli	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

A bird-like LinkedIn CLI for searching profiles, checking messages, and summarizing your feed using session cookies.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# LinkedIn CLI (lk)

A witty, punchy LinkedIn CLI inspired by the `bird` CLI. It uses session cookies for authentication, allowing for automated profile scouting, feed summaries, and message checks without a browser.

## Setup

1.  **Extract Cookies**: Open LinkedIn in Chrome/Firefox.
2.  Go to **DevTools (F12)** -> **Application** -> **Cookies** -> `www.linkedin.com`.
3.  Copy the values for `li_at` and `JSESSIONID`.
4.  Set them in your environment:
    ```bash
    export LINKEDIN_LI_AT="your_li_at_value"
    export LINKEDIN_JSESSIONID="your_jsessionid_value"
    ```

## Usage

- `lk whoami`: Display your current profile details.
- `lk search "query"`: Search for people by keywords.
- `lk profile <public_id>`: Get a detailed summary of a specific profile.
- `lk feed -n 10`: Summarize the top N posts from your timeline.
- `lk messages`: Quick peek at your recent conversations.
- `lk check`: Combined whoami and messages check.

## Dependencies

Requires the `linkedin-api` Python package:
```bash
pip install linkedin-api
```

## Authors
- Built by Fido 🐶

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