LinkedIn MCP Server Documentation

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About LinkedIn MCP Server Documentation

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for LinkedIn integration with n8n

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-linkedin-server": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "linkedin-mcp-server",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is LinkedIn MCP Server?

The LinkedIn MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation that enables integration between n8n and LinkedIn without requiring official API access. It uses web automation techniques with Puppeteer to interact with LinkedIn’s web interface, providing functionality for profile management, connections, messaging, posts, and job searching.

How to use LinkedIn MCP Server?

Install Node.js v16+, clone the repository, run npm install, copy .env.example to .env, edit the file with your LinkedIn credentials (LINKEDIN_USERNAME and LINKEDIN_PASSWORD) plus JWT and cookie secrets, then start the server with ./start.sh. All MCP requests are sent via JSON‑RPC 2.0 to the POST /mcp endpoint.

Key features of LinkedIn MCP Server

Profile management (view and search profiles)
Connection management (send requests, list connections, pending requests)
Messaging (send messages and read conversations)
Post interaction (create, like, comment, share)
Job search (search, view details, apply)
MCP protocol support for seamless n8n integration

Use cases of LinkedIn MCP Server

Automate connection requests and follow‑up messages
Extract and analyze profile data for lead generation
Schedule and manage content posting and engagement
Automate job search workflows and applications
Integrate LinkedIn interactions into n8n automation pipelines

FAQ from LinkedIn MCP Server

What are the prerequisites to run LinkedIn MCP Server?

You need Node.js v16 or higher, npm v7 or higher, a LinkedIn account, and internet access. Docker is also supported for containerized deployment.

How do I configure LinkedIn credentials?

Create a .env file from .env.example and set LINKEDIN_USERNAME to your LinkedIn email and LINKEDIN_PASSWORD to your password. Optionally configure JWT_SECRET and COOKIE_SECRET for security.

Does LinkedIn MCP Server require official LinkedIn API access?

No. It uses web automation (Puppeteer) to interact with LinkedIn’s web interface, so no official API key or token is needed.

What communication protocol does the server use?

The server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) using JSON‑RPC 2.0 over HTTP. All requests go to POST /mcp.

Can I deploy LinkedIn MCP Server using Docker?

Yes. A Dockerfile is provided – build the image with docker build -t linkedin-mcp-server . and run with docker run -p 3000:3000 --env-file .env linkedin-mcp-server.

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites to run LinkedIn MCP Server?

You need Node.js v16 or higher, npm v7 or higher, a LinkedIn account, and internet access. Docker is also supported for containerized deployment.

How do I configure LinkedIn credentials?

Create a `.env` file from `.env.example` and set `LINKEDIN_USERNAME` to your LinkedIn email and `LINKEDIN_PASSWORD` to your password. Optionally configure JWT_SECRET and COOKIE_SECRET for security.

Does LinkedIn MCP Server require official LinkedIn API access?

No. It uses web automation (Puppeteer) to interact with LinkedIn’s web interface, so no official API key or token is needed.

What communication protocol does the server use?

The server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) using JSON‑RPC 2.0 over HTTP. All requests go to `POST /mcp`.

Can I deploy LinkedIn MCP Server using Docker?

Yes. A Dockerfile is provided – build the image with `docker build -t linkedin-mcp-server .` and run with `docker run -p 3000:3000 --env-file .env linkedin-mcp-server`.

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