LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper

The LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper automation allows you to extract entire message threads from LinkedIn, capturing valuable details such as message content, timestamps, and sender information. This tool is ideal for sales teams, recruiters, and networkers who want to analyze conversation history, track communication, or gather insights from LinkedIn interactions. Follow this guide to configure the automation, with options to export data to Google Sheets or CSV for easy review and organization.

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 Message Thread Scraper to quickly locate the tool.

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

Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu

To allow TexAu to access LinkedIn message threads on your behalf, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and select LinkedIn. TexAu provides two secure connection options:

• Share Via Magic Link: Click Share Via Magic Link, copy the URL, and paste it into your browser to access the Connect New Account page. Install the extension to complete account integration.
• Add Account: Connects directly through TexAu’s built-in browser extension, streamlining setup.

Tip: Magic Link is a quick, secure option for connecting without manual cookie management.

Step 3: Choose Cloud or Desktop Automation

Select your preferred execution mode for the automation:

• Cloud: Automate tasks on TexAu’s servers using built-in proxies. Add a custom proxy anytime via Settings > Preferences > Proxies.
• Desktop: Run the automation on your local device using your IP address to simulate manual posting.
  Tip: Running the automation in Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and provides more control over execution.

Step 4: Select Your Input Source

TexAu provides multiple options to extract data from LinkedIn message threads, catering to the needs of recruiters, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers. Follow the steps below to choose the input source that best suits your requirements.

Manually Enter a Single Input

Use this option to scrape data from a specific LinkedIn message thread. Follow these steps:

• Thread URL: Enter the LinkedIn Thread URL directly into the input field. This is mandatory for processing a single thread.

Once you’ve entered the Thread URL, click Run in the lower-right corner to start the automation.

Google Sheets

This option is ideal for scraping multiple LinkedIn message threads efficiently. Follow these steps:

• Select Google Account: Click Select Google Account to choose your Google account. If not connected, click Add New Google Sheet Account to link another account.
• Open Google Drive: Click Open Google Drive to locate the Google Sheet containing LinkedIn Thread URLs.
• Select Spreadsheet and Sheet: Choose the spreadsheet and the specific sheet where the Thread URLs are stored.
• Adjust Processing Options:
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows you want to scrape from the sheet.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip at the beginning of the sheet.
• Thread URL: Specify the column containing LinkedIn Thread URLs.

Run the Automation: Click Run in the lower-right corner to initiate the process.

Optional Advanced Feature:

• Loop Mode: Enable Loop Mode to reprocess the Google Sheet from the start once all rows are completed. This is useful for recurring data updates.

CSV File

This option allows you to process LinkedIn message threads from a static CSV file. Follow these steps:

• Upload the File: Click Upload CSV File and select the file containing LinkedIn Thread URLs from your computer.
• Adjust Processing Settings:
  • Number of Rows to Process (Optional): Define how many rows you want to scrape from the file.
  • Number of Rows to Skip (Optional): Specify rows to skip if needed.
• Thread URL: Ensure the correct column contains LinkedIn Thread URLs.

Run the Automation: Click Run in the lower-right corner to start the process.

• Screenshot Suggestion: Show the CSV file upload section with the preview of uploaded data and configuration options.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

If you want to run the automation at specific times, use the scheduling feature. Click Schedule to set the start date and time, or configure a Recurrence Frequency for ongoing extraction:

• 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 useful if you want to monitor ongoing conversations, keeping your data up to date.

Step 6: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

Avoid detection and simulate human-like activity by setting an iteration delay. Choose minimum and maximum time intervals to add randomness between actions. This makes your activity look natural and reduces the chance of being flagged.

• Minimum Delay: Enter the shortest interval (e.g., 10 seconds).
• Maximum Delay: Enter the longest interval (e.g., 20 seconds).

Tip: Random delays keep your automation safe and reliable.

Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

In Output Mode, select how you want to save and manage the message thread data. Exporting data to Google Sheets or CSV file makes it easy to review, share, and organize conversations.

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

Tip: Google Sheets export is ideal for team collaboration, allowing real-time updates and shared access to conversation history.

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 message thread data. Locate the LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper automation and click See Data to view or download the results.

The LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper automation simplifies the process of capturing and analyzing LinkedIn conversations, allowing sales, recruitment, and networking professionals to keep track of communication. With scheduling, bulk input options, and export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool provides organized, accessible conversation data for tracking engagement and optimizing outreach.