LinkedIn Post Scraper

The LinkedIn Post Scraper automation allows you to extract data from LinkedIn posts, including post content, engagement metrics (likes, comments, shares), and post dates. This tool is ideal for marketers, sales teams, and social media managers who want to analyze trends, monitor competitors, or track engagement. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for easy review and analysis.

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

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Go to the Automation Store and search for LinkedIn Post Scraper to locate the tool quickly.

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To enable TexAu to scrape LinkedIn post data, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu provides two secure connection options:

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

Tip: Magic Link is a secure, fast way to connect LinkedIn without manual cookie management.

Step 3: Select Your Input Source

Define the input source to specify LinkedIn posts for the LinkedIn Post Scraper automation. TexAu provides multiple options to suit the needs of founders, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers. Here's how to configure each:

Manually Enter a Single Input

Use this option to scrape data from a specific LinkedIn post. Simply enter the LinkedIn post URL into the input field to process one post at a time. This is ideal for targeted post data collection.

• Post URL: Enter the LinkedIn post URL (e.g., "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/xyz").
• After entering the post URL, click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.

Google Sheets

This option is ideal for scraping data from multiple LinkedIn posts efficiently. Follow these steps to use Google Sheets:

1. Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account or click on Add New Google Sheet Account (you can add multiple Google accounts).
2. Click Accounts to select LinkedIn as the platform.
3. Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn post URLs. A pop-up will display your Google Drive files.
4. Select the spreadsheet and the specific sheet containing LinkedIn post URLs. Confirm the correct sheet selection to ensure the data is accurate.
5. Configure additional options:
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define the number of rows you want to process from the sheet.
   • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet.
6. Post URL: Ensure the column contains LinkedIn post URLs.
7. After configuring the Google Sheet, click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.

CSV File

This option allows you to process LinkedIn post URLs from a static file. Follow these steps:

1. Click Upload CSV File and browse to locate the file containing LinkedIn post URLs.
2. Once uploaded, TexAu will display the file name and preview its content. Verify the data to confirm the correct file is selected.
3. Configure additional options:
   • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Specify the number of rows to process from the CSV file.
   • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Define rows to skip at the beginning of the file.
4. Post URL: Ensure the column contains LinkedIn post URLs.
5. After uploading the CSV file and configuring the options, click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the automation.

Optional Advanced Feature:

• Loop Mode: Enable Loop Mode to re-process the Google Sheet from the beginning once all rows are completed. This is useful for tasks that require recurring updates.

Screenshot Suggestion:

• Show the manual input fields for "Post URL" with example values (e.g., "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/xyz").
• Display the Google Sheets selection screen, emphasizing the setup for LinkedIn post URLs.
• Include a preview of a CSV upload, highlighting the file name and LinkedIn post URLs.

This ensures efficient LinkedIn post data extraction, whether for targeted posts or bulk processing.

Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

If you want to run the automation periodically, configure the Schedule settings. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or choose a Recurrence Frequency to repeat the automation:

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

Scheduling is ideal for monitoring posts regularly, helping you stay updated on trends and engagement metrics.

Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

To avoid LinkedIn’s rate limits, set an Iteration Delay to control the interval between each post extraction. Configure Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay values to introduce variability, simulating natural usage. Adjust the delay in seconds, minutes, hours, or days as needed.

Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

In Output Mode, select how you’d like to save and organize the extracted post data. Export data to Google Sheets or CSV file for straightforward analysis and sharing.

1. Export Options: Choose Google Sheets or CSV file as your output destination. Link your Google account if you select Google Sheets, enabling direct export to Google Drive.
2. Output Management:
   • Append (Default): Adds each new extraction to the end of the existing file, creating a cumulative list of posts.
   • Split: Each automation run generates a new file, ideal for organizing data by session.
   • Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest extraction, suitable if you only need recent post data.
3. Duplicate Management: Use Deduplicate to automatically remove duplicate entries, ensuring data remains clean and organized.

Tip: Google Sheets export is ideal for collaborative projects, allowing team members to access post data in real-time.

Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop

Once all configurations are set, click Run to start the automation. Choose between 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 IP address, which can help simulate manual usage.

Tip: Running the automation on Desktop mode saves cloud runtime costs and provides more control over task execution.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

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

The LinkedIn Post Scraper automation makes it easy to collect and analyze data from LinkedIn posts, providing insights into engagement and content trends. With scheduling, bulk input options, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool is valuable for marketers, social media managers, and sales professionals looking to monitor and leverage LinkedIn content effectively.