linkedin-message-writerlisted
Install: claude install-skill gooseworks-ai/goose-skills
# LinkedIn Message Writer
Research LinkedIn leads and write personalized messages for any LinkedIn message type. Takes LinkedIn URLs, researches each person using Apify (profile + recent posts), and writes messages based on what it finds.
No LinkedIn cookies. No database setup. Just LinkedIn URLs in, personalized messages out.
## When to Auto-Load
Load this skill when:
- User says "write LinkedIn messages", "LinkedIn outreach", "connect with these leads on LinkedIn", "send LinkedIn messages"
- User has a list of LinkedIn URLs and wants to reach out
- User wants to write personalized connection requests, InMails, DMs, or comments
## Prerequisites
### Apify API Token
Required for researching LinkedIn profiles and posts. Set in `.env`:
```
APIFY_API_TOKEN=your_token_here
```
No LinkedIn cookies, login, or session tokens needed. Apify handles scraping without any LinkedIn credentials.
That's it. One env var. Nothing else.
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## LinkedIn Message Types Reference
This skill writes any text-based LinkedIn message type. Each type has different constraints.
| Message Type | Who Can Receive | Character Limit | When to Use |
|-------------|----------------|-----------------|-------------|
| **Connection request** | 2nd/3rd degree connections | 200 (free) / 300 (premium) | First touch. Must earn the accept. No selling. |
| **InMail** | Anyone (requires premium credits) | Subject: 200, Body: 1,900 | Standalone pitch to people who won't accept cold connections. Senior execs,