Official API for LinkedIn digital integrations & professional social data access
Overview
The LinkedIn API is the official interface for integrating LinkedIn's professional social data into applications. It provides RESTful endpoints for accessing user profiles (with consent), company page analytics, job postings, social interactions (shares, likes), and messaging. Responses are formatted in JSON. Key use cases include building recruitment tools to source candidates, embedding company updates into dashboards, automating job workflows, and analyzing engagement on professional content. It requires OAuth 2.0 authentication and application approval to ensure data privacy.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/?context=linkedin/context')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful Architecture
- JSON Response Format
- OAuth 2.0 Authentication
- User Profile Access
- Company Page Metrics
- Job Posting Endpoints
- Social Interaction Tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is the LinkedIn API free to use?
It offers freemium access—basic non-commercial use may be free, but commercial use cases require paid plans.
? Does it require an API Key?
Yes, plus OAuth 2.0 authentication and LinkedIn's approval for your application to access sensitive or user-specific data.
? What is the response format?
All API responses are in JSON format, which is widely supported by modern applications for easy parsing.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Official & reliable integration
- ⊕ Comprehensive professional data
- ⊕ Supports diverse use cases
- ⊕ Secure authentication protocol
Cons
- ⊖ Strict application approval
- ⊖ Rate limits on calls
- ⊖ Paid tiers for commercial use
- ⊖ Privacy constraints on data access