# OutX > LinkedIn API and social listening platform. Fetch profiles, monitor posts, automate engagement. OutX provides two API surfaces and a no-code UI platform: 1. **LinkedIn Data API** — Direct LinkedIn proxy. Fetch profiles, get posts, like, comment. All endpoints are async (submit task, poll for results). 2. **Watchlists & Engagement API** — Monitor LinkedIn by keywords, people, and companies. AI-powered categorization. Retrieve and engage with posts. 3. **UI Platform** — No-code dashboard for social listening, personal branding, and data export. ## API - Base URL: `https://api.outx.ai` - Auth: `x-api-key` header on every request - Get your key: https://mentions.outx.ai/api-doc - Rate limits: Free 100 req/hr, Pro 1,000 req/hr, Enterprise custom - Prerequisite: OutX Chrome extension must be active within last 48 hours ## Docs - [API Introduction](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/introduction.md): Overview of both API surfaces, base URL, auth, rate limits. - [Authentication](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/authentication.md): API key usage, OTP programmatic auth, Chrome extension requirement, error codes. - [Watchlist Quick Start](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/quickstart.md): Create a keyword watchlist and retrieve posts in minutes. - [API Use Cases](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/use-cases.md): Sales signals, competitor monitoring, hiring alerts, AI agent integration workflows. - [Error Codes](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/errors.md): All HTTP error codes, error messages, plan limit errors, and troubleshooting. - [Rate Limits](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/rate-limits.md): API request limits, daily task limits, plan quotas, and retry strategies. - [Webhooks](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/webhooks.md): Real-time event notifications (coming soon). - [Send OTP](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/auth-send-otp.md): Send one-time password for programmatic authentication. - [Verify OTP](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/auth-verify-otp.md): Verify OTP and receive API key. - [Create Keyword Watchlist](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/keyword/create.md): Track LinkedIn posts by keywords with required/excluded keyword filtering. - [Get Keyword Watchlists](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/keyword/get.md): List all keyword watchlists. - [Update Keyword Watchlist](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/keyword/update.md): Update name, frequency, or status. - [Delete Keyword Watchlist](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/keyword/delete.md): Delete watchlist and all related data. - [Create People Watchlist](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/people/create.md): Track posts from specific LinkedIn profiles. - [Get People Watchlists](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/people/get.md): List all people watchlists. - [Update People Watchlist](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/people/update.md): Update name or status. - [Delete People Watchlist](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/people/delete.md): Delete watchlist and all related data. - [Create Company Watchlist](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/company/create.md): Track posts from LinkedIn company pages. - [Get Company Watchlists](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/company/get.md): List all company watchlists. - [Update Company Watchlist](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/company/update.md): Update name or status. - [Delete Company Watchlist](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/watchlist/company/delete.md): Delete watchlist and all related data. - [Get Posts](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/engagement/posts/get.md): Retrieve and filter posts with 15+ parameters (keywords, date, seniority, trending, language). - [Like a Post](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/engagement/like/create.md): Like a LinkedIn post as user or company page. - [Comment on a Post](https://outx.ai/docs/api-reference/engagement/comment/create.md): Comment on a LinkedIn post as user or company page. - [LinkedIn Data Overview](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/introduction.md): Direct LinkedIn API proxy — fetch profiles, posts, like, comment. Async task model. - [LinkedIn Data Quick Start](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/quickstart.md): Fetch your first LinkedIn profile in 2 minutes. - [Fetch Profile](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/fetch-profile.md): GET any LinkedIn profile by slug. Returns name, headline, experience, education, skills. - [Fetch Posts](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/fetch-profiles-posts.md): Get posts from LinkedIn profiles by URN. - [Like Post](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/like-post.md): Like a LinkedIn post by activity URN. - [Comment on Post](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/comment-post.md): Comment on a LinkedIn post by activity URN. - [Get Task Status](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/get-task-status.md): Poll async task results. Status: pending, processing, completed, failed. - [API Roadmap](https://outx.ai/docs/linkedin-api/coming-soon.md): Upcoming endpoints — company data, search, messaging, job listings. ## Platform Guides - [Overview](https://outx.ai/docs/index.md): OutX platform overview — social listening, personal branding, data export, API. - [AI Agents](https://outx.ai/docs/ai.md): Integrate OutX with AI agents — skill file, llms.txt, quick start prompts, builder integrations. - [Pricing](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/pricing-and-subscription.md): Plans from free to enterprise. 7-day free trial. - [Social Listening Quick Start](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/linkedin-social-listening/get-started-in-10-minutes.md): Set up keyword and people tracking in 10 minutes. - [Keyword Watchlist Guide](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/linkedin-social-listening/keyword-watchlist.md): Set up keywords, required/excluded terms, intents, notifications. - [People Tracking Guide](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/linkedin-social-listening/people-tracking.md): Monitor specific LinkedIn profiles. - [Company Watchlist Guide](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/linkedin-social-listening/company-watchlist.md): Monitor LinkedIn company pages. - [Feed & Filters](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/linkedin-social-listening/feed-and-filters.md): Filter tracked posts by keyword, seniority, location, language. - [Auto Engagement](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/linkedin-social-listening/auto-engagement.md): Automate likes and comments with rules. - [Reddit Tracking](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/linkedin-social-listening/reddit-tracking.md): Monitor Reddit alongside LinkedIn. - [Personal Branding Quick Start](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/personal-branding/get-started-in-10-minutes.md): Automate LinkedIn engagement for visibility. - [Automate Likes & Comments](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/personal-branding/how-to-automate-likes-comments-to-boost-engagement.md): Set up automation rules for LinkedIn engagement. - [Engagement Analytics](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/personal-branding/how-outx-analyzes-likes-and-comments.md): How OutX analyzes likes and comments for intent signals. - [Activity Log](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/personal-branding/activity.md): View all automated LinkedIn actions. - [Data Export Quick Start](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/data-export/get-started-in-10-minutes.md): Export LinkedIn search results to Excel. - [Sales Navigator Export](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/data-export/linkedin-sales-navigator.md): Export leads from Sales Navigator. - [People Search Export](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/data-export/people-search-export.md): Export LinkedIn People Search results. - [Database](https://outx.ai/docs/documentation/data-export/lists.md): Manage saved people and company databases. ## Integrations - [MCP Server](https://outx.ai/docs/integrations/mcp.md): Connect AI agents (Claude, Cursor, Claude Code) to OutX via Model Context Protocol. 20 tools covering full API. - [Python Client](https://outx.ai/docs/integrations/python-sdk.md): Drop-in Python wrapper for the OutX API. Covers all endpoints. - [n8n Integration](https://outx.ai/docs/integrations/n8n.md): No-code LinkedIn automation workflows with n8n. - [LangChain Integration](https://outx.ai/docs/integrations/langchain.md): Use OutX as a LangChain tool for AI agents. ## Resources - [Chrome Extension](https://outx.ai/docs/resources/chrome-extension.md): Installation, permissions, troubleshooting. - [LinkedIn Safety](https://outx.ai/docs/resources/linkedin-safety.md): Rate limiting, natural browsing patterns, account protection. - [Account Management](https://outx.ai/docs/resources/account-management.md): Cancel, delete, manage team, update settings. - [Billing & Payments](https://outx.ai/docs/resources/billing-and-payments.md): Trial, payment processing, upgrades. - [Troubleshooting](https://outx.ai/docs/resources/troubleshooting.md): Common issues and solutions. - [FAQ](https://outx.ai/docs/resources/faq.md): Comprehensive FAQ covering all features. ## Optional - [Full documentation](https://outx.ai/docs/llms-full.txt): Complete API reference with all endpoints, parameters, and examples in a single file.