Actions9
Overview
This node integrates with the Browserflow API to automate various LinkedIn-related tasks. Specifically, for the "Get Data From A Linkedin Profile" operation, it retrieves detailed profile data from a specified LinkedIn profile URL. This is useful for scenarios such as lead generation, recruitment, market research, or competitive analysis where extracting structured LinkedIn profile information programmatically can save time and improve workflow automation.
For example, a user could input a LinkedIn profile URL and automatically fetch the person's job title, experience, education, and other public profile details without manual copy-pasting.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LinkedIn URL | The full URL of the LinkedIn profile from which to retrieve profile data. |
Output
The node outputs a JSON array where each item corresponds to the response from the Browserflow API containing the LinkedIn profile data. The structure typically includes fields representing the profile's public information such as name, headline, current position, location, education, skills, and other relevant profile attributes as provided by the API.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active API key credential for the Browserflow service.
- The node makes HTTP POST requests to the Browserflow API endpoint at
https://app.browserflow.io/api/linkedin-profile-data. - Proper network connectivity and valid API credentials are necessary.
- No additional environment variables are required beyond the API key credential.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Invalid or missing LinkedIn URL: Ensure the URL is correctly formatted and publicly accessible.
- API authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and has not expired.
- Rate limiting or quota exceeded: The Browserflow API may limit the number of requests; check your plan limits.
- Network connectivity problems: Confirm that the n8n instance can reach the Browserflow API endpoint.
Error Messages:
- Errors include HTTP status codes and descriptive messages returned by the API.
- Typical error message format:
An error with status <code> occuredwith additional description from the API response. - To resolve, check the status code and message, verify credentials, and ensure the LinkedIn URL is valid.