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Management Endpoints

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Available Management Endpoints

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Profile Management

• Get Own Profile - Access your complete LinkedIn profile information
• Company Mentions - Monitor mentions of your company or brand

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Content Management

• Create/Manage Posts - Publish and manage your LinkedIn posts
• Manage Comments - Respond to and manage comments on your posts

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Networking

• View Connections - Access your LinkedIn connection list
• Manage Connections - Handle connection requests and manage relationships
• Manage Conversations - Send and manage LinkedIn messages

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Account Connection Methods

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Method 1: Username & Password

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Method 2: Cookie Authentication (Recommended)

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Prerequisites

• Install the Cookie Editor extension for Chrome
• Have an active LinkedIn account

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Install Cookie Editor Extension
   • Go to the Chrome Web Store and install the Cookie Editor extension
2. Log in to LinkedIn
   • Open LinkedIn.com in your browser and sign in to your LinkedIn account
3. Export Your LinkedIn Cookies
   • Click on the Cookie Editor extension icon in your browser
   • In the Cookie Editor panel, click the “Export” button
   • Select “JSON” format from the export options
4. Add the LinkedIn Account in the Dashboard
   • Navigate to the Accounts section
   • Click “Add Account” button
   • Paste the JSON cookies you exported from LinkedIn into the text field
   • Click “Save” to add your account

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Important Notes

• Do not click the ‘Logout’ button on LinkedIn after exporting cookies
• Simply close your browser instead
• Your Account ID will appear in the accounts table after successful addition

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Verification

• Check that your account appears in the accounts list
• Your account is now ready to use for LinkedIn management operations

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Integration Options

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MCP Server Integration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hdw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@horizondatawave/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "HDW_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "HDW_ACCOUNT_ID": "your-linkedin-account-id"
      }
    }
  }
}

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n8n Workflow Automation

1. Install the AnySite LinkedIn Management node
2. Configure your API key and account ID
3. Create workflows for automated posting, connection management, and engagement

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API Usage Examples

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Get Your Profile Information

curl -X POST "https://api.anysite.io/api/linkedin/management/me" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"account_id": "your_account_id"}'

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Create a LinkedIn Post

curl -X POST "https://api.anysite.io/api/linkedin/management/post" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "account_id": "your_account_id",
    "content": "Your post content here",
    "visibility": "public"
  }'

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Manage Connections

curl -X POST "https://api.anysite.io/api/linkedin/management/user/connections" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"account_id": "your_account_id"}'

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Get Company Mentions

curl -X GET "https://api.anysite.io/api/linkedin/management/company/mentions" \
  -H "access-token: YOUR_API_KEY"

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Security & Account Protection

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Account Safety Measures

• Never Used for Data Collection: Your connected accounts are exclusively for your management operations
• Anti-Blocking Protection: Advanced algorithms protect your account from LinkedIn’s automation detection
• Secure Authentication: Cookie-based authentication provides enhanced security
• Rate Limiting: Built-in rate limiting prevents excessive API usage that could trigger blocks

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Best Practices

• Use cookie authentication when possible for better security
• Monitor your account activity through the dashboard
• Set appropriate rate limits for your use case
• Keep your API keys secure and rotate them regularly

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Privacy Guarantees

• Your account credentials are encrypted and stored securely
• We never access your account for our own data collection purposes
• All management operations are performed on your behalf only
• Full transparency in all account activities through audit logs

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Use Cases

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Content Creation & Management

• Automate LinkedIn posting schedules
• Manage post comments and engagement
• Monitor content performance

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Network Growth

• Automate connection requests with personalized messages
• Manage incoming connection requests
• Track networking activities

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Lead Generation

• Monitor company mentions for business opportunities
• Engage with prospects through automated messaging
• Track conversation histories

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Brand Management

• Monitor brand mentions across LinkedIn
• Respond to comments and messages promptly
• Maintain consistent brand presence

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Getting Started

1. Get Your API Key: Sign up at AnySite Dashboard
2. Connect Your Account: Use the cookie method for secure account connection
3. Test Integration: Start with simple profile retrieval to verify setup
4. Explore Endpoints: Use the interactive API documentation to explore capabilities
5. Build Workflows: Create automated workflows using MCP server or n8n nodes