Get LinkedIn Profile Recommendations
View all LinkedIn Data API endpoints →Supply urn, optional page and type=received or given. A pagination_cursor can be forwarded when continuation data is available. The documented data array contains date, text, type and recommender profile context, including names, description, public_identifier, url and avatar. The sample also includes page, total and has_more. Recommendations are profile text, not independently verified references; preserve the returned type instead of assuming every record is received.
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/api/project/linkedin-scraper/get-user-recommendations API Response (JSON)
{} curl -X GET 'https://api.opendata-api.com/api/project/linkedin-scraper/get-user-recommendations?key=<API_KEY>&urn=<urn>&page=1&type=received'
Query Result
Use Cases
- Display approved received recommendations in a candidate portfolio.
- Let a participating professional review recommendations they have given.
- Prepare a human-reviewed testimonial selection with returned dates.
- Keep profile recommendation text distinct from verified reference-check results.
Frequently asked questions
How do I request given rather than received recommendations?
Set type=given. The documented default is received. Retain each returned record's type and context instead of assuming both directions use identical party roles.
Does this perform an employment reference check?
No. It retrieves available profile text. A recommendation is not independent verification of employment or a completed reference-check process.