# LinkedIn Shared & Mutual Connections Scraper (`scrapier/linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper`) Actor Extract shared and mutual LinkedIn connections from public profile relationships. Collect connection details, profile URLs, names, and network insights to support lead generation, relationship mapping, recruitment research, sales prospecting, and business networking. - **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapier/linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Scrapier](https://apify.com/scrapier) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Social media, Jobs - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: 1.00 out of 5 stars ## Pricing from $4.99 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## ๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn Shared & Mutual Connections Scraper Find out **who you both know.** Paste any LinkedIn profile URL (or a whole bulk list) and this Actor returns the **shared / mutual connections** between your account and that profile โ€” names, headlines, locations, degree of connection, and direct profile links โ€” as clean, structured data. Perfect for **warm-intro prospecting, account-based sales, recruiting, and network mapping.** --- ### โญ Why Choose This Actor? - **๐ŸŽฏ Bulk input** โ€” process dozens of profiles in a single run. - **๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Smart anti-block ladder** โ€” connects directly first, then transparently escalates to a datacenter proxy, then a sticky residential proxy if LinkedIn pushes back. You see every switch in the log. - **๐Ÿ’พ Live results** โ€” connections are saved the instant they're found, so a long run never loses progress. - **๐Ÿ“‚ Per-profile sections** โ€” each profile's connections also land in their own dataset for easy separation. - **๐Ÿ†• "Only new" mode** โ€” skip everyone you already pulled in earlier runs. - **๐Ÿงน Clean schema** โ€” output maps 1:1 to a tidy table, ready for CRM import. --- ### โœจ Key Features | Feature | Description | |--------|-------------| | ๐ŸŽฏ Bulk profiles | Submit one or many LinkedIn profile URLs | | ๐ŸŒ Network filter | 1st + 2nd degree, or also 3rd+/out-of-network | | ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Proxy fallback | direct โ†’ datacenter โ†’ residential (sticky) | | ๐Ÿ” Auto-retry | Up to 3 attempts with backoff on blocks/timeouts | | ๐Ÿ“„ Pagination | Walks every result page up to your page limit | | ๐Ÿ’พ Incremental save | Every connection pushed live to the dataset | --- ### ๐Ÿ“ฅ Input | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | `urls` | array | โœ… | LinkedIn profile URLs (bulk supported) | | `li_at` | string (secret) | โœ…* | Your `li_at` session cookie value | | `cookies` | array | โฌœ | Full exported cookie session (overrides `li_at`) | | `network` | string | โฌœ | `F,S` (1st+2nd) or `F,S,O` (+3rd/out-of-network) | | `getOnlyNew` | boolean | โฌœ | Return only connections not seen in previous runs | | `maxPages` | integer | โฌœ | Max result pages per profile (default 10) | | `requestDelay` | number | โฌœ | Base delay between page requests in seconds | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | โฌœ | Apify proxy settings (enables the fallback ladder) | \* Provide **either** `li_at` **or** a `cookies` array containing `li_at`. #### Example input ```json { "urls": [ { "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-mahfuz/" } ], "network": "F,S", "li_at": "AQEDA...your-session-cookie...", "getOnlyNew": false, "maxPages": 10, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } } ```` #### ๐Ÿ”‘ How to get your `li_at` cookie 1. Log into LinkedIn in your browser. 2. Open **DevTools โ†’ Application โ†’ Cookies โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com**. 3. Copy the **value** of the `li_at` cookie. 4. Paste it into the `li_at` field (it is stored as a secret). *** ### ๐Ÿ“ค Output Each row is one mutual connection: ```json { "urn_li_member": "ACoAADMVI0YBVVgJVoOiWFf1CU6b_EQtHVmaiYA", "network_distance": "1", "full_name": "Raisul Islam", "linkedin": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-raisul", "is_premium": false, "jobtitle": "Designing scalable web data systems...", "location": "Chattogram, Chattogram, Bangladesh", "mutual_connections_link": "https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/people/?facetNetwork=...", "mutual_connections": "", "followers": "", "source_profile": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-mahfuz/" } ``` | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `full_name` | Connection's display name | | `network_distance` | `1` = 1st, `2` = 2nd, `3` = 3rd degree | | `jobtitle` | Headline / current role | | `location` | Location text | | `linkedin` | Direct profile URL | | `is_premium` | Whether the profile shows a Premium badge | | `mutual_connections` | Count text where LinkedIn exposes it | | `mutual_connections_link` | Canned LinkedIn search for the shared network | | `urn_li_member` | LinkedIn member URN (`ACoAA...`) | | `source_profile` | Which input profile this connection came from | *** ### ๐Ÿš€ How to Use (Apify Console) 1. Log in at [console.apify.com](https://console.apify.com) โ†’ **Actors**. 2. Open the **LinkedIn Shared & Mutual Connections Scraper**. 3. Paste your profile URL(s) and your `li_at` cookie. 4. (Optional) Pick the network filter and proxy settings. 5. Click **Start** and watch connections stream into the log in real time. 6. Open the **Output** tab when the run finishes and export to JSON / CSV / XLSX. ### ๐Ÿค– Use via API ```bash curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts//run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "urls": [{ "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-mahfuz/" }], "network": "F,S", "li_at": "YOUR_COOKIE", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } }' ``` *** ### ๐Ÿ’ก Best Use Cases - **Warm-intro sales** โ€” find who can introduce you to a target buyer. - **Recruiting** โ€” map shared connections to candidates for trusted referrals. - **Network analysis** โ€” understand overlap between you and key accounts. *** ### ๐Ÿ’ณ Pricing This Actor uses the **Pay-Per-Event** model. You are billed per **mutual connection** returned, plus standard Apify platform usage (compute + proxy). The combined dataset is the unit of value โ€” partial runs only bill for what was actually collected. *** ### โ“ FAQ **Do I need a LinkedIn account?** Yes. LinkedIn only shows shared connections to authenticated users, so a valid `li_at` cookie from your own account is required. **Will this get my account banned?** The Actor warms up like a real browser, throttles requests, and rotates proxies on blocks to stay gentle. Still, scraping always carries some risk โ€” use a sensible `maxPages`, modest run frequency, and reasonable delays. **Why are some fields empty?** LinkedIn does not expose every field (e.g. `followers`, exact mutual counts) on every card. Empty strings mean LinkedIn didn't render that value for that result. **Can I scrape profiles I'm not connected to?** You can scan the shared connections that your account is permitted to see. Set `network` to `F,S,O` to widen the net to 3rd+/out-of-network where visible. *** ### ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Compliance & Caution - Collect data only from sources **you are authorized to access** with your own account. - You are responsible for compliance with LinkedIn's Terms, GDPR/CCPA, and anti-spam laws. - Do not use collected data for harassment or unsolicited bulk outreach. ### ๐Ÿ“จ Support & Feedback Found a bug or want a new field? Open an issue on the Actor's **Issues** tab โ€” real answers, fast. # Actor input Schema ## `urls` (type: `array`): One or more LinkedIn profile URLs (e.g. https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-mahfuz/). You can paste a bulk list โ€” every profile will be processed in a single run. ## `network` (type: `string`): Which network distances to include: 1st + 2nd degree, or also 3rd+/out-of-network. ## `li_at` (type: `string`): Your LinkedIn `li_at` session cookie value. Required for authenticated search. Find it in your browser DevTools โ†’ Application โ†’ Cookies โ†’ linkedin.com โ†’ li\_at. This value is treated as a secret. ## `getOnlyNew` (type: `boolean`): Skip connections already collected in your previous runs of this actor (de-duplicates across runs). ## `maxPages` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of search result pages to scan per profile (LinkedIn returns 10 connections per page). ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): By default the actor connects directly. If LinkedIn blocks the request it automatically escalates to a datacenter proxy, then a residential proxy (sticky). Enable Apify Proxy to allow these fallbacks. ## Actor input object example ```json { "urls": [ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-mahfuz/" ], "network": "F,S", "getOnlyNew": false, "maxPages": 10, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "urls": [ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-mahfuz/" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("scrapier/linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`๐Ÿ’พ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // ๐Ÿ“š Want to learn more ๐Ÿ“–? Go to โ†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "urls": ["https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-mahfuz/"], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("scrapier/linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("๐Ÿ’พ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # ๐Ÿ“š Want to learn more ๐Ÿ“–? Go to โ†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "urls": [ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-mahfuz/" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true } }' | apify call scrapier/linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapier/linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "LinkedIn Shared & Mutual Connections Scraper", "description": "Extract shared and mutual LinkedIn connections from public profile relationships. Collect connection details, profile URLs, names, and network insights to support lead generation, relationship mapping, recruitment research, sales prospecting, and business networking.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "DFhRstgtAngVllXrL" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/scrapier~linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapier-linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/scrapier~linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-scrapier-linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/scrapier~linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-scrapier-linkedin-shared-mutual-connections-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "urls" ], "properties": { "urls": { "title": "๐ŸŽฏ LinkedIn Profile URLs", "type": "array", "description": "One or more LinkedIn profile URLs (e.g. https://www.linkedin.com/in/contact-mahfuz/). You can paste a bulk list โ€” every profile will be processed in a single run.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "network": { "title": "๐ŸŒ Connection Network Filter", "enum": [ "F,S", "F,S,O" ], "type": "string", "description": "Which network distances to include: 1st + 2nd degree, or also 3rd+/out-of-network.", "default": "F,S" }, "li_at": { "title": "๐Ÿ”‘ LinkedIn Session Cookie (li_at)", "type": "string", "description": "Your LinkedIn `li_at` session cookie value. Required for authenticated search. Find it in your browser DevTools โ†’ Application โ†’ Cookies โ†’ linkedin.com โ†’ li_at. This value is treated as a secret." }, "getOnlyNew": { "title": "๐Ÿ†• Only return NEW connections", "type": "boolean", "description": "Skip connections already collected in your previous runs of this actor (de-duplicates across runs).", "default": false }, "maxPages": { "title": "๐Ÿ“„ Max pages per profile", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 100, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of search result pages to scan per profile (LinkedIn returns 10 connections per page).", "default": 10 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "By default the actor connects directly. If LinkedIn blocks the request it automatically escalates to a datacenter proxy, then a residential proxy (sticky). Enable Apify Proxy to allow these fallbacks.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": true } } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```