LinkedIn content management via Chrome browser automation. Use when the user asks to check LinkedIn comments, reply to LinkedIn comments, post on LinkedIn, schedule a LinkedIn post, review LinkedIn engagement, draft a LinkedIn post, check LinkedIn notifications, or manage LinkedIn content. Triggers on: 'LinkedIn', 'check my posts', 'reply to comments', 'schedule a post', 'LinkedIn engagement', 'post to LinkedIn', 'draft a LinkedIn post', 'LinkedIn comments', 'LinkedIn strategy'. Requires Chrome browser automation tools (claude-in-chrome or chrome-devtools-mcp).
LinkedIn content management via Chrome browser automation. Use when the user asks to check LinkedIn comments, reply to LinkedIn comments, post on LinkedIn, schedule a LinkedIn post, review LinkedIn engagement, draft a LinkedIn post, check LinkedIn notifications, or manage LinkedIn content. Triggers on: 'LinkedIn', 'check my posts', 'reply to comments', 'schedule a post', 'LinkedIn engagement', 'post to LinkedIn', 'draft a LinkedIn post', 'LinkedIn comments', 'LinkedIn strategy'. Requires Chrome browser automation tools (claude-in-chrome or chrome-devtools-mcp).
LinkedIn Chrome
Manage LinkedIn content through Chrome browser automation: review engagement, reply to comments, publish posts, and schedule content.
Prerequisites
Chrome browser automation available (claude-in-chrome MCP or chrome-devtools-mcp)
User signed into LinkedIn in the Chrome profile
If using claude-in-chrome: load tools via ToolSearch before calling them
Quick Check
Before starting, verify LinkedIn is accessible:
Navigate to https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
Take a snapshot. If you see a login wall, tell the user to sign in first. Do not enter credentials.
If signed in, proceed with the workflow.
Workflows
1. Review Engagement
Check comments and reactions on recent posts.
Navigate to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/{username}/recent-activity/all/
Steps:
Navigate to the activity page
Take a snapshot to see post summaries
Use JavaScript to extract post data if the accessibility tree is limited:
For posts with comments, click into each post to read the comment threads
Summarize: post title snippet, reaction count, comment count, notable commenters
2. Reply to Comments
Post replies to specific commenters on your posts.
Steps:
Navigate to the specific post (use activity page or direct post URL)
Scroll to the comment section
Find the target commenter's comment
Click "Reply" under their comment (not the top-level comment box)
Take a snapshot to confirm the reply box is open and focused on the right comment
Type the reply text
Click the reply/submit button
Take a snapshot to confirm the reply posted
Reply box targeting:
LinkedIn nests reply boxes. After clicking "Reply" on a comment, the input area appears indented below that comment. Verify by snapshot that:
The reply box mentions the commenter's name
You are not accidentally typing in the top-level comment box
Typing strategy:
LinkedIn's editor is a contenteditable div, not a standard input. Use the fill or type tool, not JavaScript injection. If the editor doesn't accept input:
Click the reply box to focus it
Use the type/fill tool with the text
Take a snapshot to verify text appeared before submitting
3. Publish a New Post
Steps:
Navigate to https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
Click "Start a post" (the text input area at the top of the feed)
Wait for the post composer modal to appear
Take a snapshot to confirm the editor is open
Click into the text area of the composer
Type the post content
Take a snapshot to verify the full text is in the editor
Click "Post" to publish immediately
After posting:
Wait 2-3 seconds for LinkedIn to process
Find the new post (it may show a "View post" link or appear at the top of the feed)
If a first comment is needed (for links -- see Link Placement below), click "Comment" on the post and add it immediately
4. Schedule a Post
CRITICAL: Use claude-in-chrome (computer tool), NOT chrome-devtools-mcp for scheduling. LinkedIn's scheduler uses custom React inputs that reject CDP-level DOM manipulation. The chrome-devtools-mcp fill/type tools cannot set the date or time. The claude-in-chrome computer tool provides real mouse/keyboard interaction that works.
Steps (using claude-in-chrome computer tool):
Get tab context with tabs_context_mcp, create a new tab with tabs_create_mcp
Navigate to https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
Click "Start a post" using computer tool left_click
Click into the text area and use type to enter post content
Click the clock/schedule icon (bottom-left of composer, next to Post button)
The schedule dialog opens with Date and Time fields
Set the date: Triple-click the date field to select all, then type the new date (e.g., "3/27/2026"). A calendar picker appears. Click the target date on the calendar.
Set the time: The time field defaults to the next available slot. If it needs changing, triple-click and type (e.g., "8:00 AM"), then Tab out.
Verify the header shows the correct "Fri, Mar 27, 8:00 AM" confirmation
Click "Next" to proceed to the confirmation screen
The Post button changes to "Schedule". Click "Schedule" to confirm.
Verify "Post scheduled" toast appears at the bottom.
Important: Scheduled posts cannot have a first comment added at schedule time. Create a calendar reminder for the user to add the first comment when the post goes live.
5. Draft Content (No Browser Needed)
Draft post content based on existing blog posts, engagement patterns, or user direction. This step does not require browser automation.
Process:
Read the LinkedIn campaign memory file if it exists
Check existing blog content for untapped post material
Draft the post following the Content Guidelines below
Get user approval before publishing or scheduling
Content Guidelines
Voice
Match the user's established LinkedIn voice:
Direct, conversational, like telling a story over beers
Specific details: names, years, technologies, outcomes
No marketing language, no keynote-style closers
Short paragraphs. One idea per paragraph. Let the reader breathe.
AI Tell Avoidance
These patterns signal AI-generated content. Avoid them:
Pattern
Fix
Triple repetition ("real X, real Y, real Z")
Say it once, plainly
Balanced closing sentences
End abruptly or casually
Parallel structure punchlines
Make it conversational
Lists of exactly four items
Use three, or five, or just prose
"Here's what I'd tell you" framing
Just say it
Keynote-style one-liner endings
End mid-thought or with a short sentence
Em dashes
Use periods or commas
Link Placement
Never put external links in the post body. LinkedIn's algorithm suppresses posts with outbound links.
Always place links in the first comment posted immediately after the post goes live. Format:
The full breakdown: {url}
Post Structure
What works (based on engagement data):
Open with a scene: Year, place, specific situation
Build with concrete details: Technology names, numbers, outcomes
Land on a lesson: One sentence. Not a motivational quote.
What doesn't work:
Abstract positioning without a story
General advice not grounded in experience
Long analytical posts without a narrative arc
Posting Cadence
Space posts 1-2 days apart so they don't cannibalize each other's reach
Best days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Best times: 8-9 AM or 12-1 PM local time
Reply to comments on existing posts between new posts to maintain engagement
Agentic Workflow & Vibe Coding
Iterative Drafting: Do not expect the perfect LinkedIn post on the first attempt. Draft a V1, review against the Content Guidelines (checking for "AI tells"), isolate specific tonal issues or formatting errors, refine exactly ONE section at a time, and regenerate until the voice matches the user.
Vibe Coding: Save your working drafts locally (e.g., in a .md file) before attempting to use browser automation to publish or schedule. If automation fails, you still have the approved content.
DOM Reference
LinkedIn's DOM changes frequently. These selectors are starting points. Always verify with a snapshot before interacting.
Trigger: Click "Start a post" on feed page
Text area: contenteditable div inside the modal (.ql-editor or [role="textbox"])
Post button: button with text "Post" (becomes blue/active when text is entered)
Schedule icon: Clock icon button next to Post button
Comment Box
Top-level: .comments-comment-box__form [role="textbox"]
Reply box: Appears after clicking "Reply" on a comment, nested under that comment
Submit: Button with text "Comment" or "Reply" inside the comment form
Troubleshooting
Login wall
LinkedIn requires authentication. Do not attempt to log in. Tell the user to sign in manually in the Chrome profile, then retry.
Editor not accepting text
LinkedIn uses a rich text editor (contenteditable). If typing doesn't work:
Click the editor to ensure focus
Try using the keyboard type tool instead of fill
As a last resort, use JavaScript: document.querySelector('[role="textbox"]').innerText = 'your text' followed by dispatching an input event
Post not appearing after publish
After clicking "Post", LinkedIn may show a brief confirmation. The post sometimes doesn't appear at the top of the feed immediately. Navigate to the activity page to verify.
Stale snapshots
LinkedIn dynamically loads content. If elements from a snapshot are gone, take a fresh snapshot. Comment sections especially change as threads expand/collapse.
