LinkedIn Inbox Scraper

The LinkedIn Inbox Scraper automation allows you to extract entire message threads from your LinkedIn inbox, capturing details such as sender information, message content, and timestamps. This tool is ideal for sales teams, recruiters, and networkers who want to analyze conversation history, manage communication, or gain insights from LinkedIn interactions. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for organized tracking.

Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. In the Automation Store, search for LinkedIn Inbox Scraper to quickly locate the tool.

Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Automation Store screen with "LinkedIn Inbox Scraper" entered in the search bar.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To allow TexAu to access your LinkedIn inbox and retrieve message data, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu provides two secure connection methods:

• Magic Link: Sends a secure link to your email, allowing login without manual cookie handling.
• Add Account: Connects directly using TexAu’s built-in browser extension, simplifying setup.

Tip: Magic Link is a fast, secure way to connect without the need to manually manage cookies.

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Step 3: Select Your Input Source

With LinkedIn connected, specify the input source to define which message threads you want to scrape. You can choose to extract all inbox conversations or use Google Sheets or CSV for a list of specific message thread IDs.

1. Scrape All Conversations: Select this option to scrape your entire inbox, capturing all available conversations.
2. Google Sheet or CSV for Specific Threads: If you only want to extract specific conversations, list each conversation ID in a Google Sheet or CSV file. Then paste the Google Sheet URL or upload the CSV file in TexAu. This setup allows you to selectively scrape message threads.

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Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

To retrieve messages at regular intervals, use the scheduling feature. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or configure a Recurrence Frequency to repeat the automation:

• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every day or weekly)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Tuesday and Friday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 5th and 20th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., March 1)

Scheduling is useful for keeping your message data up to date, allowing you to monitor conversations consistently.

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Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

To avoid LinkedIn’s rate limits, set an Iteration Delay to control the interval between each message thread extraction. Configure Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay values to introduce variability, simulating natural usage. Adjust the delay in seconds, minutes, or hours based on your preferences.

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Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

In Output Mode, select how you want to save and organize your inbox data. Export data to Google Sheets or CSV file for easy tracking, sharing, and analysis.

1. Export Options: Choose Google Sheets or CSV file as your output destination. Link your Google account if you select Google Sheets, allowing for a direct export to Google Drive.
2. Output Management:
   • Append (Default): Adds each extracted conversation to the end of the existing file, creating a comprehensive record of inbox messages.
   • Split: Each automation run generates a new file, helpful for tracking data by session.
   • Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest extraction, ideal if you’re only interested in recent conversations.
3. Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate to automatically remove duplicate entries, ensuring data remains clean and organized.

Tip: Exporting to Google Sheets is ideal for collaborative review and analysis, allowing team members to access message data in real-time.

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Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop

Once configurations are complete, click Run to start the automation. Choose whether to run on Cloud or Desktop mode:

• Cloud: Runs the automation on TexAu’s servers, ideal for hands-free operation.
• Desktop: Run locally on your device if you prefer using your own IP address, which can help simulate manual usage.

Tip: Running automations on Desktop mode saves cloud runtime costs and offers more control over task execution.

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Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to access the extracted inbox data. Locate the LinkedIn Inbox Scraper automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

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The LinkedIn Inbox Scraper automation allows you to capture and analyze LinkedIn conversations efficiently, making it ideal for sales, recruitment, and networking professionals who want organized access to their message history. With options for scheduling, selective extraction, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool provides a streamlined way to monitor and manage LinkedIn inbox data.