🔗 LinkedIn Enhanced MCP Server

A specialized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server focused on LinkedIn research, competitive analysis, and professional networking. This extension leverages the Apify platform to provide powerful LinkedIn scraping capabilities and comprehensive research prompts.

✨ Features

🔧 Pre-configured Tools

• LinkedIn Company Scraper - Extract detailed company information
• LinkedIn Profile Scraper - Research individual professional profiles
• Google Search Scraper - Enhanced web search capabilities
• RAG Web Browser - Intelligent web browsing and content extraction

📝 Specialized Prompts

1. LinkedIn Company Research - Comprehensive company analysis
2. LinkedIn People Research - Professional profile research
3. LinkedIn Competitive Analysis - Market and competitor insights
4. LinkedIn Job Market Analysis - Job market trends and opportunities
5. LinkedIn Networking Strategy - Professional networking guidance
6. LinkedIn Content Strategy - Content planning and optimization
7. LinkedIn Recruitment Research - Talent acquisition insights

🎯 Use Cases

• Business Development - Research prospects and partners
• Competitive Intelligence - Analyze market competitors
• Talent Acquisition - Find and research candidates
• Professional Networking - Strategic relationship building
• Market Research - Industry trends and insights
• Content Strategy - LinkedIn content optimization

📦 Installation

🎯 Method 1: DXT File Installation (Recommended)

1. 📥 Download the DXT file

   • Download: linkedin-enhanced-mcp.dxt
   • Save to your preferred location

2. 🔧 Install in Claude Desktop

   • Open Claude Desktop
   • Go to Settings → Extensions
   • Click Install Extension
   • Select the downloaded linkedin-enhanced-mcp.dxt file
   • Follow the configuration prompts

3. 🔑 Configure API Token

   • When prompted, enter your Apify API token
   • Get your token from Apify Console

🎯 Method 2: Claude Desktop Configuration

For Cline or other MCP clients, add to your MCP settings:

"apify-remote": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.apify.com/sse?enableAddingActors=true",
    }

You can then ask Claude or your Client to simply add the MCP server by saying: Add the sameh.jarour/linkedin-enhanced-mcp-server to my Apify-remote server

⚙️ Configuration

🔑 Required Setup

1. Get Apify API Token

   • Visit Apify Console
   • Go to Settings → Integrations
     • Copy your API Token

2. Verify Token Access

   • Ensure your Apify account has sufficient credits
   • Test with a simple actor run first
   • LinkedIn scrapers typically cost 0.001-0.01 credits per profile

🔍 Verification Steps

1. ✅ Check Installation

   • Restart your MCP client after installation
   • Look for LinkedIn tools in available tools list
   • Verify prompts appear in prompts section

2. 🧪 Test Basic Functionality

   Try the "LinkedIn Company Research" prompt:
   Company: Microsoft
   Focus: Recent AI initiatives
   

3. 🔧 Troubleshooting

   • No tools visible: Check API token configuration
   • Authentication errors: Verify token is correct and has credits
   • Rate limiting: Reduce request frequency if hitting limits

💡 Usage Examples

🏢 Company Research

Use the "LinkedIn Company Research" prompt to analyze any company:

Company: Microsoft
Focus: AI strategy and partnerships

🔍 Competitive Analysis

Analyze your industry landscape:

Industry: SaaS productivity tools
Competitors: Notion, Airtable, Monday.com

👥 Talent Research

Research potential hires or networking contacts:

Person: John Smith, VP Engineering at TechCorp
Purpose: Potential hire for senior role

🔧 Technical Details

• Runtime: Node.js 18+
• Platform: Apify MCP Server
• Protocol: Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Package Format: DXT v0.1

🆘 Support

For issues or questions:

• 📚 Check the Apify MCP Server documentation
• 💳 Ensure your Apify API token has sufficient credits