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scrape-linkedin

Fetch LinkedIn profiles via the ScrapingDog API and output formatted summaries.

4|1|Updated Mar 14, 2026
Search Tags:#linkedin#data-extraction#web-scraping#summarize#profile#scrapingdog
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MattVOLTA/outworkos_diy --skill scrape-linkedin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scrape-linkedin
Source: https://github.com/MattVOLTA/outworkos_diy/tree/main/skills/scrape-linkedin
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MattVOLTA/outworkos_diy --skill scrape-linkedin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly obtaining accurate, structured summaries of LinkedIn profiles from URLs or IDs, eliminating manual lookups and data gathering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetches a LinkedIn profile via the ScrapingDog API and renders a concise summary (name, headline, location, followers, about, experience, education).
  • Accepts either a full LinkedIn URL or a bare profile ID for flexible usage.
  • Outputs a clean, human-readable profile block suitable for outreach notes, meeting prep, or research.

Quick Start

Provide a LinkedIn profile URL or ID to fetch and display a concise, formatted summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about scrape-linkedin

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a structured summary from a LinkedIn profile URL?▼

To get a LinkedIn profile summary, provide a full URL or profile ID. The Skill fetches the data via the ScrapingDog API and outputs a clean block containing name, headline, location, followers, about, experience, and education.

Can I scrape LinkedIn profiles using just a profile ID instead of a full URL?▼

Yes, you can scrape LinkedIn profiles using a bare profile ID. The Skill accepts either a complete LinkedIn URL or a standalone profile ID to fetch and format the profile summary.

Do I need an API key to extract data from LinkedIn profiles?▼

Yes, LinkedIn data extraction requires a secure ScrapingDog API key. The Skill uses this key to parse the profile data and render a human-readable summary for outreach or research.

What information is included when summarizing a LinkedIn profile?▼

A LinkedIn profile summary includes the contact's name, headline, location, follower count, about section, experience history, and education details. This formatted output is suitable for meeting prep or candidate research.

What is the best way to research LinkedIn speakers or candidates in bulk?▼

The best way to research LinkedIn candidates is providing their profile URLs or IDs for automated data extraction. This eliminates manual lookups by fetching structured summaries directly through the ScrapingDog API.

Are there limitations to using web scraping for LinkedIn profile data?▼

Web scraping LinkedIn profiles is limited by the ScrapingDog API's requirements for secure API key usage and JSON parsing. It is designed for quick profile research rather than large-scale automated data extraction.

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