LinkedIn Job Auto-Apply Skill for Claude Code
A Claude Code skill for automating job applications on LinkedIn using Playwright MCP tools.
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Overview
This skill enables automated job applications on LinkedIn using Easy Apply. It supports:
- Easy Apply job automation
- Single job applications for testing
- Batch processing multiple jobs
- Multi-page automation
- Smart filtering (skips already applied jobs)
- Target-based execution with keyboard controls
- Configurable delays and safety features
Key Features
- Easy Apply Focus: Optimized for LinkedIn's Easy Apply feature
- Target-Based: Stop automatically after N successful applications
- Keyboard Controls: Pause (P), Resume (R), Quit (Q) anytime
- On-Page Status: Visual progress indicator
- Smart Filtering: Skip already applied and non-Easy Apply jobs
- Human-Like Delays: Random delays to avoid detection
- Comprehensive Error Handling: Continues even when some jobs fail
Installation
Option 1: Claude Code Marketplace (Recommended)
Install directly from GitHub marketplace in Claude Code:
claude
# Add to marketplace
/plugin marketplace add jerryliu/linkedin-skill
# Install the skill
/plugin install linkedin-job-auto-apply
# Verify installation
/plugin list
# Use the skill
/linkedin-job-auto-apply
Option 2: Quick Install Script
Run the installation script:
git clone https://github.com/jerryliu/linkedin-skill.git
cd linkedin-skill
./install.sh
This copies the skill to ~/.claude/skills/linkedin-job-auto-apply/
Option 3: Local Development
For local development and testing:
claude
# Add local marketplace
/plugin marketplace add /path/to/linkedin-skill
# Install from local source
/plugin install linkedin-job-auto-apply@local
# Or reference directly in project CLAUDE.md
In your project's CLAUDE.md:
# Project Skills
Load the LinkedIn job automation skill:
@skill /path/to/linkedin-skill/SKILL.md
Prerequisites
Before using this skill, ensure:
- You have a LinkedIn account and are logged in
- Your profile and resume are complete and up-to-date
- Playwright MCP tools are configured in Claude Code
- You have a stable internet connection
Quick Start
Using the Skill in Claude Code
- Start Claude Code in your terminal
- Invoke the skill:
/linkedin-job-auto-apply
- Claude will guide you through:
- Choosing between single job or batch automation
- Configuring search parameters (keywords, location)
- Setting up delays and safety features
Manual Invocation
You can also ask Claude directly:
Help me apply to software engineering jobs on LinkedIn
Claude will recognize the task and offer to use this skill.
Usage Examples
Example 1: Test with Single Job
Use the LinkedIn job automation skill to apply to a single software engineering job as a test
Example 2: Batch Apply to Remote Jobs
Use the LinkedIn skill to apply to remote software engineering jobs in United States,
process 3 pages with Easy Apply only
Example 3: Targeted Job Search
Apply to backend developer positions on LinkedIn in San Francisco Bay Area,
target 25 applications, Easy Apply only
Configuration
The skill supports these configuration options:
| Option | Default | Description |
|---|
startPage | 1 | Starting page number |
targetApplications | 20 | Target number of successful applications |
maxPages | 20 | Maximum pages to process |
searchKeywords | 'software engineer' | Job search keywords |
location | 'United States' | Job location |
easyApplyOnly | true | Only apply to Easy Apply jobs |
delayMin | 2000 | Minimum delay between jobs (ms) |
delayMax | 4000 | Maximum delay between jobs (ms) |
Safety Features
- Automatically skips already applied jobs
- Focuses on Easy Apply jobs only (configurable)
- Random delays between applications (2-4 seconds default)
- Error handling for each job application
- Target-based stopping to prevent runaway execution
- Keyboard controls for manual intervention
- Detailed logging for monitoring progress
Limitations
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