Generating high-quality LinkedIn leads manually is slow, repetitive, and not scalable. If you're a marketer, founder, or agency owner, automation is the only sustainable solution.
In this guide, you'll learn how to build a LinkedIn lead scraper using n8n, by importing a ready-made JSON workflow and configuring it correctly - no coding required.
Why Use n8n for LinkedIn Lead Scraping?
n8n is a powerful open-source automation platform that allows you to:
Automate LinkedIn lead collection
Control your data (no SaaS lock-in)
Connect LinkedIn leads to Google Sheets, CRMs, Slack, or AI tools
Scale lead generation workflows affordably
Using a prebuilt n8n template makes the process even faster.
Step 1: Download the LinkedIn Lead Scraper n8n Template
Start by downloading the ready-to-use JSON workflow file.
? Download the n8n LinkedIn Lead Scraper Template:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i2hHLtpCx9Rr-Uk1JvTqjf9xe_lV03Lp/view?usp=sharing
This template contains all the core logic needed to scrape, process, and store LinkedIn leads.
Step 2: Open Your n8n Editor
Go to your n8n dashboard
n8n Cloud or
Self-hosted n8n instance
Log in to your account
Once logged in, you'll land on the workflow editor.
Step 3: Import the JSON Workflow in n8n
Follow these steps to import the LinkedIn lead scraper workflow:
Click "Workflow" in the top menu
Select "Import from File"
Upload the downloaded
.jsonfileThe workflow nodes will automatically load onto the canvas
You should now see a complete automation flow.
Step 4: Add Required Credentials (Critical Step)
Most n8n workflows fail because credentials are not connected.
What You Need to Do:
Click on any node that uses an external service such as:
Google Sheets
Gmail
OpenAI
Slack
APIs or web services
In the Credentials section:
Click "Add New"
Connect your account
Save the credentials
Repeat this for every node that requires authentication
Step 5: Configure Environment Variables (If Applicable)
Some n8n templates rely on environment variables such as:
API keys
Webhook URLs
Tokens
Custom parameters
Where to Update Them:
Go to Settings ? Variables
Or edit values directly inside the relevant nodes
Make sure all required variables are correctly filled.
Step 6: Test Each Node Individually
Before activating the workflow, test it step by step.
Click on a node
Select "Execute Node"
Verify that it returns data without errors
Fix issues such as:
Missing inputs
Incorrect parameters
Invalid credentials
Testing nodes individually saves time and prevents silent failures.
Step 7: Enable the Workflow Trigger
Check how the automation starts. Common triggers include:
Webhook Trigger
Cron Trigger
Schedule Trigger
App-based Trigger
Important Actions:
Click "Activate" in the top-right corner
If using a Webhook Trigger:
Copy the webhook URL
Connect it to your form, CRM, Zap, or external system
Without activating the trigger, the workflow will not run automatically.
Step 8: Activate the LinkedIn Lead Scraper Workflow
Once everything is tested and error-free:
Click Activate
Your LinkedIn lead scraping automation is now live
Leads will start flowing automatically based on your configuration
What You Can Do Next With This Workflow
After setup, you can easily extend this automation to:
Push LinkedIn leads into a CRM
Enrich lead data using AI
Trigger automated email outreach
Send Slack or WhatsApp notifications
Score and segment leads automatically
Final Thoughts
Building a LinkedIn lead scraper using n8n gives you:
Full ownership of your automation
Lower costs compared to SaaS tools
Unlimited customization
Scalable lead generation
If you're serious about LinkedIn automation, n8n is one of the most powerful tools available today.
Need Advanced n8n Customization?
If you want help with:
Advanced LinkedIn scraping logic
AI-powered lead qualification
CRM and outreach automation
Custom n8n workflows
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