LINKEDIN GROUPS API

Extract LinkedIn group data for lead sourcing

Search groups, pull member lists with profile metadata and send group messages — six REST endpoints built for developers building lead-gen tools, community analytics and targeted outreach products.

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LinkedIn Groups API endpoints

Six endpoints covering group search, group details, member extraction and group messaging.

POST/search/groups

Search Groups

Find LinkedIn groups by topic, keyword, size and locale — discover niche communities for targeted outreach.

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POST/search/groups/details

Get Group Details

Pull the full group profile: description, rules, admins, member count and activity level.

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POST/groups/members

Get Group Members

Paginated list of members in a LinkedIn group with profile metadata — name, headline, location and profile URL.

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POST/groups/members-by-url

Get Group Members by URL

Resolve a group URL directly to its member list — useful when you only have the public link, not the group ID.

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POST/group/members

Get Group Members (Legacy)

Legacy endpoint kept for backward compatibility with older integrations.

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POST/messaging/send-group

Send Group Message

Post a message to a LinkedIn group the connected account belongs to — engage communities programmatically.

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Pull group members in one API call

Pass a group ID and a limit — you get paginated JSON with full member profiles.

curl -X POST https://api.connectsafely.ai/groups/members \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $CONNECTSAFELY_API_KEY" \
  -H "X-Account-Id: $ACCOUNT_ID" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "groupId": "4091756", "limit": 100 }'

What developers build with the Groups API

Niche lead sourcing, community analytics and targeted group messaging tools.

Niche lead sourcing

Extract members of industry-specific LinkedIn groups as a high-signal source for targeted outreach and prospecting campaigns.

Community analytics tools

Track group size, member growth, activity patterns and membership overlap across groups — build community intelligence products.

Targeted group messaging

Send messages to LinkedIn groups the account belongs to — distribute content, announcements or offers to engaged communities.

LinkedIn Groups API — frequently asked questions

Can I extract LinkedIn group members via API?
Yes. The Groups API returns paginated member lists with profile metadata for any group the connected account can access. Each member record includes name, headline, location, profile URL and LinkedIn URN — ready for CRM import or outreach workflows.
How do I find relevant LinkedIn groups programmatically?
Use the Search Groups endpoint with topic keywords and locale filters. The API returns matching groups with member count, description and activity level — so you can identify high-value communities before extracting members.
Can I send messages to LinkedIn group members?
You can send messages to groups the connected account belongs to using the Send Group Message endpoint. For direct messages to individual group members, use the Messaging API — you can message members you share a group with even without a 1st-degree connection.

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