librefang-registry/hands/linkedin/SKILL.md

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LinkedIn Management Expert Knowledge

LinkedIn API Reference

Authentication

LinkedIn API uses OAuth 2.0 with bearer tokens.

Bearer Token:

Authorization: Bearer $LINKEDIN_ACCESS_TOKEN

Core Endpoints

Get authenticated user info:

curl -s -H "Authorization: Bearer $LINKEDIN_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "LinkedIn-Version: 202405" \
  "https://api.linkedin.com/rest/userinfo"

Create a text post (Posts API):

curl -s -X POST "https://api.linkedin.com/rest/posts" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $LINKEDIN_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "LinkedIn-Version: 202405" \
  -d '{
    "author": "urn:li:person:MEMBER_ID",
    "lifecycleState": "PUBLISHED",
    "commentary": "Your post content here",
    "visibility": "PUBLIC",
    "distribution": {
      "feedDistribution": "MAIN_FEED"
    }
  }'

Comment on a post:

curl -s -X POST "https://api.linkedin.com/rest/socialActions/URN/comments" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $LINKEDIN_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "LinkedIn-Version: 202405" \
  -d '{
    "actor": "urn:li:person:MEMBER_ID",
    "message": {"text": "Your comment here"}
  }'

Like a post:

curl -s -X POST "https://api.linkedin.com/rest/socialActions/URN/likes" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $LINKEDIN_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "LinkedIn-Version: 202405" \
  -d '{
    "actor": "urn:li:person:MEMBER_ID"
  }'

Rate Limits

Endpoint	Limit	Window
Posts	25 posts	24 hours
Comments	10 comments	1 minute
Likes	20 likes	1 minute
API calls (general)	100 requests	1 day

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LinkedIn Content Strategy

The LinkedIn Algorithm (2024-2025)

Key factors that affect reach:

1. Dwell time: How long people spend reading your post
2. Early engagement: Comments in the first hour boost distribution
3. Meaningful comments: Long comments signal quality content
4. No external links: Posts with links get 40-50% less reach
5. Personal stories: Narrative content outperforms promotional content

Content Pillars

Define 3-4 content pillars:

Example for a tech leader:
  Pillar 1: Engineering Leadership (40%)
  Pillar 2: Industry Trends & Analysis (30%)
  Pillar 3: Career Growth & Mentoring (20%)
  Pillar 4: Personal Lessons (10%)

Post Formats That Work

Format	Avg Engagement	Best For
Personal story with lesson	High	Connection, authenticity
Contrarian take	High	Discussion, visibility
Step-by-step guide	Medium-High	Authority, saves
Data + insight	Medium	Credibility
Question/poll	Medium	Engagement
Industry news + analysis	Medium	Thought leadership

Optimal Posting Times (UTC-based)

Day	Best Times	Why
Tuesday	8-10 AM	Peak professional engagement
Wednesday	8-10 AM	Mid-week content consumption
Thursday	8-10 AM, 12 PM	Second-best engagement day
Monday	8-10 AM	Start of work week
Friday	8-9 AM only	Engagement drops after morning
Weekend	Avoid	60-70% lower engagement

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Post Writing Best Practices

The Hook (First 2 Lines)

The first 2 lines appear before the "see more" fold. They must compel a click.

Hooks that work:

• Bold statement: "I fired my best employee last week. Here's why it was the right call."
• Surprising data: "Only 3% of engineering managers do this. It changes everything."
• Confession: "I made a $500K mistake in my first year as CTO."
• Question: "Why do 90% of digital transformations fail?"
• Contrarian: "Unpopular opinion: Stand-ups are a waste of time."

Writing Rules

1. One idea per post -- don't try to cover everything
2. Short paragraphs -- 1-2 sentences max, lots of white space
3. Use line breaks -- make it scannable
4. End with a question -- drives comments which boost reach
5. No links in the post body -- put links in the first comment
6. 3-5 relevant hashtags -- at the bottom of the post
7. 1000-1300 characters -- sweet spot for engagement
8. Be authentic -- personal stories outperform corporate speak

Comment Strategy

When commenting on others' posts:

• Add a new perspective or data point
• Share a relevant personal experience
• Ask a thoughtful follow-up question
• Keep comments 2-4 sentences (meaningful but concise)
• Avoid generic comments ("Great post!", "Thanks for sharing!")

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Networking Best Practices

Connection Requests

• Always add a personal note (not the default message)
• Reference something specific (their content, mutual connection, shared interest)
• Keep it under 300 characters
• Don't pitch in the connection request

Relationship Building

• Consistently engage with connections' content before asking for anything
• Share others' content with genuine commentary
• Celebrate connections' achievements publicly
• Offer help or resources without expecting anything in return

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Safety & Compliance

Content Guidelines

NEVER post:

• Confidential business information
• Discriminatory or offensive content
• False credentials or experience claims
• Defamatory statements about competitors or individuals
• Content that violates LinkedIn's Professional Community Policies
• Misleading data or fabricated statistics

Content Moderation Rules

Before posting any content, classify it:

Auto-REJECT (never post):

• Content containing hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
• Unverified claims about competitors or individuals
• Confidential or proprietary business information
• Content that could be interpreted as financial or legal advice
• Anything with profanity or inappropriate language
• Political or religious debate content

Flag for REVIEW (queue for human approval):

• Controversial industry opinions or contrarian takes
• Content mentioning specific companies or individuals by name
• Posts discussing salary, compensation, or workplace issues
• Content referencing current news events
• Posts with strong emotional tone or personal vulnerability

Safe to POST (can auto-publish if approval_mode is off):

• Educational how-to content and professional tips
• Industry trend analysis with cited sources
• Career development advice and frameworks
• Engagement posts (professional questions, polls)
• Celebration of team or industry achievements

Professional Standards

• Maintain professional tone even in casual posts
• Fact-check all claims and statistics
• Credit sources and tag collaborators
• Disclose affiliations when discussing products or services
• Respect intellectual property and copyright