linkedin-mcp-claude

@maheidem/linkedin-mcp

A comprehensive LinkedIn API MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop/Code. This package provides full LinkedIn functionality including post creation, profile optimization, content generation, and analytics - all accessible through Claude's natural language interface.

🚀 Quick Start

Install and configure with a single command:

npx @maheidem/linkedin-mcp install

That's it! The installer will:

• ✅ Install the MCP server
• ✅ Automatically configure Claude Desktop/Code
• ✅ Set up token storage
• ✅ Provide setup instructions

📋 Features

✨ Core Functionality

• 🚀 LinkedIn Posting: Create and publish posts with full formatting
• 🔍 Profile Analytics: Get detailed insights and optimization recommendations
• 📊 Content Analytics: Track post performance and engagement metrics
• 🎯 Content Generation: AI-powered post creation with industry best practices
• 👤 Profile Management: Update and optimize LinkedIn profiles
• 🔐 Secure OAuth: Robust token management with automatic refresh

🛠 Developer Features

• 📱 Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• 🔧 CLI Management: Easy installation, configuration, and maintenance
• 📖 Comprehensive API: All LinkedIn REST API endpoints available
• 🔒 Security First: Secure token storage and handling
• 📚 Full Documentation: Complete API reference and examples

📦 Installation Methods

Method 1: NPX Install (Recommended)

npx @maheidem/linkedin-mcp install

Method 2: Global Install + Setup

npm install -g @maheidem/linkedin-mcp
linkedin-mcp install

Method 3: Local Install

npm install @maheidem/linkedin-mcp
npx linkedin-mcp install

🔧 CLI Commands

Installation & Setup

# Install and configure for Claude
linkedin-mcp install

# Check installation status  
linkedin-mcp status

# Set up LinkedIn OAuth credentials
linkedin-mcp auth

# Remove configuration
linkedin-mcp uninstall

Usage Examples

# Check if everything is working
linkedin-mcp status

# Set up authentication
linkedin-mcp auth

🔐 Authentication Setup

After installation, you need to set up LinkedIn OAuth:

• Create LinkedIn App:

  • Go to LinkedIn Developers
  • Create a new app
  • Note your Client ID and Client Secret

• Configure Redirect URI:

  • Add http://localhost:3000/callback to your app's redirect URIs

• Set Up Credentials:

  linkedin-mcp auth
  

• Complete OAuth Flow:

  • Use the LinkedIn OAuth flow to get an access token
  • The token will be automatically managed by the MCP server

🎯 Usage with Claude

Once installed, you can use LinkedIn functionality directly in Claude:

Creating Posts

Create a LinkedIn post about the latest developments in AI, targeting ML engineers and including relevant hashtags.

Profile Optimization

Analyze my LinkedIn profile and provide optimization recommendations for better visibility in the tech industry.

Content Strategy

Generate 5 LinkedIn post ideas about machine learning trends, each with different engagement strategies.

Analytics & Insights

Show me the performance metrics for my last 10 LinkedIn posts and identify the most engaging content types.

📊 Available Tools

The MCP server provides these tools to Claude:

🚀 Posting & Content

• linkedin_create_post - Create and publish posts
• linkedin_create_optimized_post - AI-generated optimized posts
• linkedin_post_profile_update - Announce profile changes

📊 Analytics & Data

• linkedin_get_user_posts - Retrieve your posts with pagination
• linkedin_get_post_details - Detailed post analytics
• linkedin_get_user_activity - Activity timeline and engagement

👤 Profile Management

• linkedin_get_user_info - User profile information
• linkedin_analyze_profile_from_data - Profile optimization analysis
• linkedin_generate_optimized_content - Content generation for profiles

🔐 Authentication

• linkedin_get_auth_url - Generate OAuth URLs
• linkedin_exchange_code - Handle OAuth token exchange

🔧 Configuration

Claude Configuration Location

The installer automatically detects and configures:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Linux: ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Token Storage

Tokens are securely stored at:

• All Platforms: ~/.linkedin-mcp/tokens/

Example Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "linkedin-complete": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/server/linkedin-complete-mcp.js"],
      "env": {
        "LINKEDIN_TOKEN_STORAGE_PATH": "/home/user/.linkedin-mcp/tokens"
      }
    }
  }
}

🐛 Troubleshooting

Installation Issues

# Check status
linkedin-mcp status

# Reinstall if needed
linkedin-mcp uninstall
linkedin-mcp install

Authentication Problems

# Reset credentials
linkedin-mcp auth

# Check token storage
ls ~/.linkedin-mcp/tokens/

Claude Integration Issues

• Restart Claude Desktop/Code after installation
• Check configuration file location matches your system
• Verify MCP server permissions

Common Solutions

• "Server not found": Run linkedin-mcp install again
• "Token expired": The server automatically refreshes tokens
• "Permission denied": Check file permissions on token directory

📚 API Reference

Core Methods

Creating Posts

// Through Claude's natural language interface:
"Create a post about AI trends with these key points: [points]"

// Direct API usage:
linkedin_create_post({
  text: "Your post content here",
  visibility: "PUBLIC"
})

Profile Analysis

linkedin_analyze_profile_from_data({
  name: "Your Name",
  currentHeadline: "Current headline",
  industry: "Technology"
})

See API_REFERENCE.md for complete documentation.

🔒 Security & Privacy

• 🔐 Secure Storage: Tokens encrypted and stored locally
• 🔄 Auto-Refresh: Automatic token renewal
• 🚫 No Data Collection: No analytics or tracking
• 🏠 Local First: All processing happens on your machine

🤝 Contributing

Contributions welcome! Please see our contributing guidelines.

Development Setup

git clone https://github.com/maheidem/linkedin-mcp
cd linkedin-mcp
npm install
npm run build

Testing

npm test
npm run dev  # Development mode

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Built with:

• Model Context Protocol SDK
• LinkedIn REST API
• Commander.js

📞 Support

• 🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
• 📚 Documentation: Full Docs
• 💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions

Made with ❤️ for the Claude community