Automate Linkedin Lead Generation and Connection Requests with Browserflow

The workflow JSON

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Credentials you'll need

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• browserflowApi

About this workflow

This n8n template automates LinkedIn lead generation by scraping profiles, filtering out existing connections, and sending connection requests — all in a controlled, looped workflow. Ideal for outreach campaigns, recruitment, or lead gen efforts.

Source: https://n8n.io/workflows/6257/ — original creator credit. Request a take-down →

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