linkedin-mcp

# LinkedIn MCP Server A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using the TypeScript SDK for LinkedIn integration. Allows an AI agent (e.g. Claude) to authenticate with LinkedIn and share posts or links. ## Prerequisites - Node.js (>=14) and npm - LinkedIn Developer App: - Create an app at https://www.linkedin.com/developers/apps - Under "Products", add **Sign In with LinkedIn** (OpenID Connect) and **Share on LinkedIn** - **Authorized Redirect URI** must match `.env`: `http://localhost:8000/auth/linkedin/callback` - Copy your **Client ID** and **Client Secret** into `.env` ## Setup ```bash git clone <repo_url> cd linkedin-mcp npm install ``` Create a `.env` in project root with: ```env SESSION_SECRET=your-session-secret AUTH_PORT=8000 # OAuth callback server port HTTP_PORT=8001 # HTTP/SSE server port LINKEDIN_CLIENT_ID=your-client-id LINKEDIN_CLIENT_SECRET=your-client-secret LINKEDIN_REDIRECT_URI=http://localhost:8000/auth/linkedin/callback ``` ## Running 1. **OAuth Callback Server** (must stay running): ```bash npm run dev:auth ``` 2. **MCP Server**: - Via Claude Desktop: ```bash claude-desktop ``` - Or manually: ```bash npm run dev ``` - This starts stdio transport + HTTP+SSE server. 3. **Inspector UI**: ```bash npm run build npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node build/server.js ``` - Open the Inspector in browser → **Tools** - Use `linkedin-share-post` or `linkedin-share-link` tools. ## Testing 1. Visit `http://localhost:8000/auth/linkedin` in browser → complete LinkedIn login. 2. Confirm “Authentication successful!”. 3. In Inspector, run sample post/link tools. 4. Verify content on your LinkedIn profile. ## Claude Desktop Integration 1. Run `npm run dev:auth` 2. Visit `http://localhost:8000/auth/linkedin` in browser → complete LinkedIn login. 3. Confirm “Authentication successful!”. A token file should be generated. Do not close this terminal. 4. Open Claude Desktop and verify the tools are listed Configure your `claude_desktop_config.json` file: ```json { "mcpServers": { "linkedin": { "command": "node", "args": ["/Users/ken/Desktop/lab/linkedin-mcp/build/server.js"], "transport": "http", "url": "http://localhost:8001", "sseEndpoint": "/stream", "httpEndpoint": "/message", "env": { "SESSION_SECRET": "your-session-secret", "AUTH_PORT": "8000", "HTTP_PORT": "8001", "LINKEDIN_CLIENT_ID": "your-client-id", "LINKEDIN_CLIENT_SECRET": "your-client-secret", "LINKEDIN_REDIRECT_URI": "http://localhost:8000/auth/linkedin/callback" } } }, "globalShortcut": "Ctrl+Space" } ``` (You can find this file from Claude Desktop by going to settings > developer > edit config) Save and **restart Claude Desktop** to apply changes.