Credits- Ahmed Mujtaba - Linkedin

LinkedIn Auto Connector

This script automates the process of sending connection requests on LinkedIn based on search criteria.

Setup Instructions

1. Make sure you have Python installed on your system.

2. Install the required dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure your input parameters in input_config.ini:

   • The first time you run the script, it will create a default input_config.ini file
   • Edit this file with your login details

4. Run the script: python main.py

Configuration Options

SearchCriteria

• connection_degree: The degree of connection (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
• keyword: Search keyword (e.g., "software engineer")
• location: Location to filter results (e.g., "United States")
• limit: Maximum number of connection requests to send

Messages

• include_note: Set to True to include a personalized note with connection requests (for 2nd and 3rd connections)
• connection_message: The message to send with connection requests. Use {name} to include the recipient's first name
• message_letter: Message for 1st connections (leave empty if not using)

Notes

• The script will create a default input_config.ini file if one doesn't exist
• Edit the configuration file with your preferences before running the script
• The script uses cookies for authentication to avoid LinkedIn's login detection systems

Features

• Login using LinkedIn cookies or credentials
• Select location filters for connection requests
• Send personalized connection requests
• Configurable via setup.ini file
• Color-coded console outputs for better readability

Installation

1. Clone the repository: bash git clone https://github.com/bhuvvaan/Linkedin-Auto-Connector.git cd Linkedin-Auto-Connector

2. Install the required packages: bash pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure your LinkedIn credentials and settings in the setup.ini file: ini [LinkedIn] email = YOUR_EMAIL_HERE password = YOUR_PASSWORD_HERE

4. The script uses a more comprehensive input_config.ini file for configuration. Edit this file with your search criteria, LinkedIn credentials, and message templates.

Usage

1. Run the script: bash python main.py

2. Edit the input_config.ini file to configure your search criteria and connection request details.

How to Get li_at LinkedIn Cookies

1. Open Chrome and log in to your LinkedIn account.
2. Press F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I to open Developer Tools.
3. Go to the Application tab.
4. In the left sidebar, under Storage, click on Cookies and then select https://www.linkedin.com.
5. Look for the li_at cookie in the list.
6. Copy the value of the li_at cookie and paste it into the input_config.ini file under [LinkedIn].

Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature).
5. Open a pull request.