Linkedin Automation

1---
2name: linkedin-automation
3description: "Automate LinkedIn tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create posts, manage profile, company info, comments, and image uploads. Always search tools first for current schemas."
4requires:
5  mcp: [rube]
6---
7 
8# LinkedIn Automation via Rube MCP
9 
10Automate LinkedIn operations through Composio's LinkedIn toolkit via Rube MCP.
11 
12## Prerequisites
13 
14- Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
15- Active LinkedIn connection via `RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS` with toolkit `linkedin`
16- Always call `RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS` first to get current tool schemas
17 
18## Setup
19 
20**Get Rube MCP**: Add `https://rube.app/mcp` as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.
21 
22 
231. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming `RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS` responds
242. Call `RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS` with toolkit `linkedin`
253. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete LinkedIn OAuth
264. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
27 
28## Core Workflows
29 
30### 1. Create a LinkedIn Post
31 
32**When to use**: User wants to publish a text post on LinkedIn
33 
34**Tool sequence**:
351. `LINKEDIN_GET_MY_INFO` - Get authenticated user's profile info [Prerequisite]
362. `LINKEDIN_REGISTER_IMAGE_UPLOAD` - Register image upload if post includes an image [Optional]
373. `LINKEDIN_CREATE_LINKED_IN_POST` - Publish the post [Required]
38 
39**Key parameters**:
40- `text`: Post content text
41- `visibility`: 'PUBLIC' or 'CONNECTIONS'
42- `media_title`: Title for attached media
43- `media_description`: Description for attached media
44 
45**Pitfalls**:
46- Must retrieve user profile URN via GET_MY_INFO before creating a post
47- Image uploads require a two-step process: register upload first, then include the asset in the post
48- Post text has character limits enforced by LinkedIn API
49- Visibility defaults may vary; always specify explicitly
50 
51### 2. Get Profile Information
52 
53**When to use**: User wants to retrieve their LinkedIn profile or company details
54 
55**Tool sequence**:
561. `LINKEDIN_GET_MY_INFO` - Get authenticated user's profile [Required]
572. `LINKEDIN_GET_COMPANY_INFO` - Get company page details [Optional]
58 
59**Key parameters**:
60- No parameters needed for GET_MY_INFO (uses authenticated user)
61- `organization_id`: Company/organization ID for GET_COMPANY_INFO
62 
63**Pitfalls**:
64- GET_MY_INFO returns the authenticated user only; cannot look up other users
65- Company info requires the numeric organization ID, not the company name or vanity URL
66- Some profile fields may be restricted based on OAuth scopes granted
67 
68### 3. Manage Post Images
69 
70**When to use**: User wants to upload and attach images to LinkedIn posts
71 
72**Tool sequence**:
731. `LINKEDIN_REGISTER_IMAGE_UPLOAD` - Register an image upload with LinkedIn [Required]
742. Upload the image binary to the returned upload URL [Required]
753. `LINKEDIN_GET_IMAGES` - Verify uploaded image status [Optional]
764. `LINKEDIN_CREATE_LINKED_IN_POST` - Create post with the image asset [Required]
77 
78**Key parameters**:
79- `owner`: URN of the image owner (user or organization)
80- `image_id`: ID of the uploaded image for GET_IMAGES
81 
82**Pitfalls**:
83- The upload is a two-phase process: register then upload binary
84- Image asset URN from registration must be used when creating the post
85- Supported formats typically include JPG, PNG, and GIF
86- Large images may take time to process before they are available
87 
88### 4. Comment on Posts
89 
90**When to use**: User wants to comment on an existing LinkedIn post
91 
92**Tool sequence**:
931. `LINKEDIN_CREATE_COMMENT_ON_POST` - Add a comment to a post [Required]
94 
95**Key parameters**:
96- `post_id`: The URN or ID of the post to comment on
97- `text`: Comment content
98- `actor`: URN of the commenter (user or organization)
99 
100**Pitfalls**:
101- Post ID must be a valid LinkedIn URN format
102- The actor URN must match the authenticated user or a managed organization
103- Rate limits apply to comment creation; avoid rapid-fire comments
104 
105### 5. Delete a Post
106 
107**When to use**: User wants to remove a previously published LinkedIn post
108 
109**Tool sequence**:
1101. `LINKEDIN_DELETE_LINKED_IN_POST` - Delete the specified post [Required]
111 
112**Key parameters**:
113- `post_id`: The URN or ID of the post to delete
114 
115**Pitfalls**:
116- Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
117- Only the post author or organization admin can delete a post
118- The post_id must be the exact URN returned when the post was created
119 
120## Common Patterns
121 
122### ID Resolution
123 
124**User URN from profile**:
125```
1261. Call LINKEDIN_GET_MY_INFO
1272. Extract user URN (e.g., 'urn:li:person:XXXXXXXXXX')
1283. Use URN as actor/owner in subsequent calls
129```
130 
131**Organization ID from company**:
132```
1331. Call LINKEDIN_GET_COMPANY_INFO with organization_id
1342. Extract organization URN for posting as a company page
135```
136 
137### Image Upload Flow
138 
139- Call REGISTER_IMAGE_UPLOAD to get upload URL and asset URN
140- Upload the binary image to the provided URL
141- Use the asset URN when creating a post with media
142- Verify with GET_IMAGES if upload status is uncertain
143 
144## Known Pitfalls
145 
146**Authentication**:
147- LinkedIn OAuth tokens have limited scopes; ensure required permissions are granted
148- Tokens expire; re-authenticate if API calls return 401 errors
149 
150**URN Formats**:
151- LinkedIn uses URN identifiers (e.g., 'urn:li:person:ABC123')
152- Always use the full URN format, not just the alphanumeric ID portion
153- Organization URNs differ from person URNs
154 
155**Rate Limits**:
156- LinkedIn API has strict daily rate limits on post creation and comments
157- Implement backoff strategies for bulk operations
158- Monitor 429 responses and respect Retry-After headers
159 
160**Content Restrictions**:
161- Posts have character limits enforced by the API
162- Some content types (polls, documents) may require additional API features
163- HTML markup in post text is not supported
164 
165## Quick Reference
166 
167| Task | Tool Slug | Key Params |
168|------|-----------|------------|
169| Get my profile | LINKEDIN_GET_MY_INFO | (none) |
170| Create post | LINKEDIN_CREATE_LINKED_IN_POST | text, visibility |
171| Get company info | LINKEDIN_GET_COMPANY_INFO | organization_id |
172| Register image upload | LINKEDIN_REGISTER_IMAGE_UPLOAD | owner |
173| Get uploaded images | LINKEDIN_GET_IMAGES | image_id |
174| Delete post | LINKEDIN_DELETE_LINKED_IN_POST | post_id |
175| Comment on post | LINKEDIN_CREATE_COMMENT_ON_POST | post_id, text, actor |
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