Linkedin Profile Scraper

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linkedin-profile-scraper

Search and scrape LinkedIn profiles using Apify HarvestAPI actor (no cookies needed). Search by keyword, title, company, location. Stores leads in database with full profile details. Trigger when asked to find LinkedIn leads, search LinkedIn profiles, or scrape LinkedIn for prospects.

Overview

Publisher	kevinbadi
Repository	`ai-os-skills`
Skill name	`linkedin-profile-scraper`
Stars	73
Forks	29
Bundled files	1
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
1 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by kevinbadi on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Linkedin Profile Scraper AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/kevinbadi/ai-os-skills/tree/main/linkedin-profile-scraper
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/kevinbadi/ai-os-skills.git /tmp/ai-os-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/ai-os-skills/linkedin-profile-scraper .claude/skills/linkedin-profile-scraper

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Linkedin Profile Scraper in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Linkedin Profile Scraper on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Linkedin Profile Scraper is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

LinkedIn Profile Search Scraper (Apify)

Search LinkedIn profiles and extract detailed information using the Apify harvestapi/linkedin-profile-search actor (ID: M2FMdjRVeF1HPGFcc). No cookies or LinkedIn account required.

How to Run

bash
# Keyword search (e.g., find agency founders)
node skills/linkedin-profile-scraper/scripts/apify-linkedin-search.js \
    --query "agency founder" --max 100

# Keyword + location filter
node skills/linkedin-profile-scraper/scripts/apify-linkedin-search.js \
    --query "marketing manager" --location "Austin" --max 50

# Full profile mode (more details, $4/1k)
node skills/linkedin-profile-scraper/scripts/apify-linkedin-search.js \
    --query "CEO" --mode full --max 50

# Full profile + email search ($10/1k)
node skills/linkedin-profile-scraper/scripts/apify-linkedin-search.js \
    --query "founder" --mode email --max 25 --campaign "founder_outreach"

# Dry run (no DB writes)
node skills/linkedin-profile-scraper/scripts/apify-linkedin-search.js \
    --query "developer" --dry-run

Arguments

Option	Description	Default
`--query`	Search keywords (e.g., "agency founder")	-
`--location`	Filter by location (city/country)	-
`--max`	Max profiles to return	100
`--mode`	Scraping depth (search/full/email)	search
`--campaign`	Campaign name for DB tracking	linkedin_search
`--dry-run`	Preview leads without storing	false

Modes & Pricing

Mode	Description	Cost
`search`	Search page results (basic info)	$0.10 per page (25 profiles)
`full`	Full profile details	$4 per 1,000 profiles
`email`	Full profile + email search	$10 per 1,000 profiles

Environment Variables

env
APIFY_API_KEY=xxx        # Required - Apify API token
DATABASE_URL=xxx         # Required - PostgreSQL connection string

Apify Actor

Actor	ID	Features
LinkedIn Profile Search Scraper	`M2FMdjRVeF1HPGFcc`	No cookies, keyword search, email lookup
Developer	HarvestAPI

Output Per Profile

json
{
  "publicIdentifier": "john-doe-123",
  "linkedinUrl": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-doe-123",
  "firstName": "John",
  "lastName": "Doe",
  "headline": "Founder & CEO at Acme Agency",
  "location": {
    "linkedinText": "San Francisco, CA",
    "parsed": { "city": "San Francisco", "country": "United States" }
  },
  "connectionsCount": 500,
  "premium": false,
  "openToWork": true,
  "currentPosition": [{ "companyName": "Acme Agency", "title": "Founder" }],
  "email": "john@example.com"  // Only in email mode
}

Database

Stores in linkedin_leads table (deduped by public_identifier):

Column	Description
public_identifier	LinkedIn username (unique)
linkedin_url	Full profile URL
first_name, last_name	Name
headline	Job headline
location, location_city, location_country	Location info
current_company, current_title	Current job
connections_count, follower_count	Network size
is_open_to_work, is_hiring	Status flags
email	Found email (email mode only)
campaign_name	Campaign identifier
contacted, connection_sent, dm_success	Outreach tracking

Notes

LinkedIn limits search results to ~2,500 per query
For larger datasets, split by location or use more specific keywords
Email search performs SMTP validation; not guaranteed for every profile
Auto-skips own accounts (loaded from onboarding-config.json)

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

scripts/apify-linkedin-search.js12 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Linkedin Profile Scraper AI skill do?

Why use Linkedin Profile Scraper on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Linkedin Profile Scraper is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Linkedin Profile Scraper in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/kevinbadi/ai-os-skills/tree/main/linkedin-profile-scraper. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Linkedin Profile Scraper?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Linkedin Profile Scraper?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Linkedin Profile Scraper with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Linkedin Profile Scraper AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by kevinbadi. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

LinkedIn Profile Search Scraper (Apify)

How to Run

Arguments

Modes & Pricing

Environment Variables

Apify Actor

Output Per Profile

Database

Notes

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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