Using cURL

How to Scrape LinkedIn Company Profile with cURL

Get LinkedIn company page information using cURL. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the entire process, from setup to implementation.

Overview

What You'll Learn

  • Setting up your cURL environment
  • Installing the required HTTP client
  • Authenticating with SociaVault API
  • Making requests to LinkedIn
  • Handling responses and errors

What You'll Get

  • Access to company data
  • JSON formatted responses
  • Real-time data access
  • Scalable solution
  • Error handling patterns

Prerequisites

1. API Key

First, you'll need a SociaVault API key to authenticate your requests.

2. Development Environment

Make sure you have the following installed:

  • cURL installed
  • A code editor (VS Code, Sublime, etc.)
  • Command line interface access

Implementation

Step 1: Install HTTP Client

We'll use curl to make HTTP requests.

bash
# No installation required on most systems

Step 2: API Implementation

Now let's make a request to the LinkedIn API using cURL. Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key.

curl
curl -X GET "https://api.sociavault.com/linkedin/company?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fmicrosoft%2F" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Testing Your Code

API Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
urlstringYesExample: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft/

Expected Response

You should receive a structured JSON response containing the company data.

json
{
  "success": true,
  "name": "Shopify",
  "description": "Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability, while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Shopify powers millions of businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Allbirds, Gymshark, PepsiCo, Staples, and many more.\n\nFind all our jobs here: www.shopify.com/careers",
  "location": {
    "city": "Ottawa",
    "state": "ON",
    "country": "CA"
  },
  "employeeCount": 23591,
  "website": "https://www.shopify.com",
  "logo": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D560BAQG_KjTcNcrLVw/company-logo_200_200/B56ZZolTV.HUAU-/0/1745511331439/shopify_logo?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=D2saVg58cKnwEiDQgFgzvwL24mTRM_cPuU1ndv6kL2U",
  "slogan": "Make commerce better for everyone",
  "similarPages": [
    {
      "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/airbnb",
      "name": "Airbnb",
      "image": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/C560BAQFhfl32crIGIw/company-logo_100_100/company-logo_100_100/0/1630637496980/airbnb_logo?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=idNQqoBZi6dZq6iG78J5GTOsNV_ltJf7ITo7zYZ6VWg"
    }
  ],
  "industry": "Software Development",
  "size": "10,001+ employees",
  "founded": 2006,
  "headquarters": "Ottawa, ON",
  "type": "Public Company",
  "specialties": [
    "ecommerce"
  ],
  "funding": {
    "numberOfRounds": 4,
    "lastRound": {
      "type": "Series C",
      "date": "2014-01-11T00:00:00.000Z",
      "amount": "US$ 100.0M"
    },
    "investors": [
      {
        "name": "OMERS Ventures",
        "crunchbaseUrl": "https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/omers-ventures",
        "image": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/sync/v2/D4E38AQEnDf6SgPOjAQ/crunchbase_investor_logo_100/crunchbase_investor_logo_100/0/1748147400909?e=1749146400&v=beta&t=V974RcVsrtQI1mZcqXPoKT8kutQoYneu8pjbjm5Un8E"
      }
    ]
  },
  "employees": [
    {
      "name": "🇨🇦 Todd Jefferson",
      "title": "Staff Software Developer at Shopify",
      "link": "https://ca.linkedin.com/in/toddjefferson",
      "image": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/C4E03AQHg-rFtEf9qpw/profile-displayphoto-shrink_100_100/profile-displayphoto-shrink_100_100/0/1583259322606?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=uBFwlGCBbgFmwrP8f29P4nIDJCgZ1YEyyntBzpR9j30"
    }
  ],
  "posts": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shopify_shopifys-design-vision-brings-horizon-into-activity-7331699854873620480-R_N8",
      "datePublished": "2025-05-23T15:17:41.770Z",
      "text": "In the era of AI, design matters more than ever. And we’re not just keeping pace—we’re leading the way.\n\nDesigners at Shopify take an unconventional approach to the design process: embracing imperfection, doing the unorthodox, and obsessing over every detail. Roles are fluid and leads stay close to the craft.\n\nThe Summer ’25 Edition is so tactile you can practically feel it. It’s packed with interactive elements, fluid animations, and, as usual, a lot of Easter eggs. Horizon Drive is an homage to old driving games, straight out of an arcade. \n\nBut nothing this Edition captures our design vision more than Horizon. \n\nHorizon blends beautiful visuals with practical features that streamline the design process. No more scrolling and guessing. Just quick design choices and built-in AI to code the rest. \n\nShopify design leaders Maggie Fost, Kevin Clark, and Katarina Batina share how our design philosophy shaped the Summer ’25 Edition: https://lnkd.in/e-Q-DmCR"
    }
  ]
}

Best Practices

Error Handling

Implement comprehensive error handling and retry logic for failed requests. Log errors properly for debugging.

Caching

Cache responses when possible to reduce API calls and improve performance. Consider data freshness requirements.

Security

Never expose your API key in client-side code. Use environment variables and secure key management practices.

Troubleshooting

401

Unauthorized

Check your API key is correct and properly formatted in the x-api-key header.

402

Payment Required

You ran out of credits and need to buy more.

404

Not Found

The resource (user, video, etc.) might not exist or be private.

429

Too Many Requests

You have exceeded your rate limit. Slow down your requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to scrape LinkedIn?

SociaVault offers 50 free API calls to get started. After that, pricing starts at $10 for 5k requests with volume discounts available.

Is it legal to scrape LinkedIn data?

Scraping publicly available data is generally considered legal. We only collect public data that is accessible without logging in.

How fast can I scrape LinkedIn?

Our API handles the rate limiting for you. You can make requests as fast as your plan allows.

What data format does the API return?

All API responses are returned in JSON format, making it easy to integrate with any programming language or application.

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