LinkedIn MCP connector
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LinkedIn is a professional networking platform for building connections, sharing content, and managing professional identity. The LinkedIn MCP connector allows AI agents to retrieve user profile and account information and publish posts on behalf of a member. It also supports uploading images for use in posts, extending how AI agents can create and manage rich content on the platform.
Authentication type
- OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code - Requires a one-time user login to authorize the agent to access the service on their behalf.
Uses
Use the LinkedIn MCP connector to perform the following actions:
- Retrieve authenticated user profile details for workflow personalization
- Publish posts directly to LinkedIn from automated workflows
- Look up LinkedIn user profile information for contact enrichment
- Upload images to accompany LinkedIn posts
- Sync professional profile data into CRM or marketing systems
- Automate social media content scheduling and publishing
- Verify user identity and profile details before outreach
- Streamline employee advocacy campaigns with automated posting
Example prompts
Use the following example prompts to invoke LinkedIn MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:
Show me my LinkedIn profile details.Post an update to LinkedIn announcing our new product launch.Get the profile information for this LinkedIn user.Upload this image so I can attach it to a LinkedIn post.What is my current LinkedIn headline and profile picture?Create a LinkedIn post celebrating our team's achievement.Pull the basic profile info for the authenticated LinkedIn account.Check the legacy profile data for this LinkedIn contact.Prepare an image upload for my next LinkedIn announcement.Fetch user information from LinkedIn for our contact record.
LinkedIn MCP connector tools
The LinkedIn MCP connector provides the following tools. Each tool maps to a specific action you can invoke from your AI agent or automation.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| linkedin_linkedingetprofile_invoke | Get the basic profile of the authenticated LinkedIn user |
| getUserProfile | Get user profile (legacy) |
| getUserInfo | Get user information |
| createPost | Create a LinkedIn post |
| initializeImageUpload | Initialize image upload |
