LinkedIn MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for LinkedIn integration, allowing Claude to create posts, comment on posts, manage your LinkedIn presence, and share content with media attachments.

Features

• Post Management: Create, delete, and view LinkedIn posts

• Media Sharing: Upload and share images/videos with posts

• Comment System: Comment on LinkedIn posts

• Feed Management: View your LinkedIn feed

• Profile Access: Get your LinkedIn profile information

• Post Engagement: Like and share LinkedIn posts

Related MCP server: LinkedIn MCP Server

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+

• LinkedIn Developer Account and Access Token

• Claude Desktop App

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/rgthelen/linkedin-mcp-server.git
cd linkedin-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up LinkedIn API credentials:

   • Go to LinkedIn Developer Portal

   • Create an app or use existing app

   • Generate an access token with appropriate scopes:

     • r_liteprofile (to read profile)

     • r_emailaddress (to read email)

     • w_member_social (to post content)

4. Configure environment variables:

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your LinkedIn access token

5. Build the project:

npm run build

Configuration

See CLAUDE.md for detailed Claude Desktop setup instructions.

Available Tools

• test_linkedin_connection - Test the LinkedIn API connection

• get_profile - Get your LinkedIn profile information

• create_post - Create a new LinkedIn post (with optional media)

• delete_post - Delete a LinkedIn post

• get_post - Get details of a specific post

• get_feed - Get posts from your LinkedIn feed

• comment_post - Comment on a LinkedIn post

• like_post - Like a LinkedIn post

• share_post - Share a LinkedIn post

Usage Examples

With Claude Desktop configured, you can ask Claude:

• "Create a LinkedIn post about my latest project"

• "Share this image with a caption about AI developments"

• "Comment on this LinkedIn post with my professional thoughts"

• "Show me my recent LinkedIn feed"

• "Get my LinkedIn profile information"

Media Support

The server supports uploading images and videos according to LinkedIn's official API v2 specification:

• Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF (images), MP4, MOV, AVI (videos)

• Process: Automatic media upload, registration, and post creation

• Usage: Just provide the file path when creating posts

License

MIT