LinkedIn Inbox Scraper

PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Inbox Scraper Automation extracts message threads and the users behind them from your LinkedIn inbox, exporting everything to CSV or JSON. Review campaigns, sync respondents to your CRM, and trigger automated follow-ups based on inbox activity. No coding required, ready to run in minutes.

Check out the Tutorial for step-by-step setup.

Note: This Automation requires your LinkedIn cookie and User agent to authenticate securely. The data stays private and exports directly to your dashboard.

What you give / What you get

You provide your LinkedIn session credentials. PhantomBuster delivers back a clean, structured dataset of your inbox conversations and contacts.

In short, you connect your LinkedIn inbox and PhantomBuster handles the rest, structuring your message history for immediate analysis and action.

What you can automate with LinkedIn Inbox Scraper

Here's what PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Inbox Scraper Automation can do automatically for you:

• Extract all LinkedIn inbox messages to CSV or JSON: Export your entire message history with thread URLs, participant profiles, message content, and timestamps in a structured format.

• Track campaign performance: Review which messaging campaigns received responses and identify top-performing outreach sequences.

• Sync engaged prospects to your CRM: Automatically add LinkedIn users who've responded to messages into your CRM for streamlined follow-up.

• Trigger DMs based on notification type: Set up workflows that send automated direct messages when specific inbox events occur.

• Monitor inbox activity daily: Schedule regular exports to stay on top of new conversations and prospecting campaign status.

Perfect for sales teams automating LinkedIn outreach review, CRM enrichment, and inbox-triggered workflows.

How teams use PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Inbox Scraper Automation

Sales reps use the LinkedIn Inbox Scraper Automation to track outreach performance, enrich CRM records, and automate follow-up sequences directly from inbox data.

• Campaign performance tracking: Export message threads weekly to measure response rates, identify which prospects engaged, and refine messaging strategies based on real conversation data.

• CRM sync for warm leads: Automatically identify and push LinkedIn users who responded to outreach into your CRM, ensuring no engaged prospect falls through the cracks.

• Triggered follow-up sequences: Use inbox data to detect specific notification types (connection accepted, message received) and trigger automated follow-up DMs or email sequences through integrated workflows.

• Prospecting list cleanup: Cross-reference your prospecting lists against inbox history to remove contacts you've already messaged, preventing duplicate outreach and keeping campaigns fresh.

• Team collaboration and handoffs: Export conversation threads to share context with account executives or customer success teams, enabling smooth prospect handoffs with full message history intact.

Workflow Ideas to Get You Started

PhantomBuster Automations become more effective when combined into Workflows. Here are proven sequences sales teams use to turn inbox data into pipeline.

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Workflow Example: Turn inbox respondents into CRM-ready leads

LinkedIn Inbox Scraper → LinkedIn Profile Scraper → HubSpot Contact Sender

Why this works

Prospects who replied to your LinkedIn messages have already shown interest. This workflow enriches their profiles with complete data and syncs them directly to HubSpot, ensuring your CRM stays current with engaged leads ready for follow-up.

Who it's for

SDRs and AEs running LinkedIn outreach campaigns who need to track respondents and automate CRM updates.

How to build it

1. Run LinkedIn Inbox Scraper to export message threads and participant profiles from your inbox.

2. Chain LinkedIn Profile Scraper to enrich respondents with job titles, company data, and emails.

3. Use HubSpot Contact Sender to push enriched leads directly into your CRM for immediate follow-up.

Outcome

Your CRM updates automatically with warm leads who've already engaged, enabling faster follow-up and higher conversion rates.

Workflow Example: Automate follow-ups based on inbox activity

LinkedIn Inbox Scraper → LinkedIn Message Sender

Why this works

Inbox data reveals which prospects opened your messages but didn't reply. This workflow triggers targeted follow-ups automatically, re-engaging prospects at the right moment without manual tracking.

Who it's for

Sales reps managing high-volume LinkedIn outreach who need to automate follow-up sequences based on engagement signals.

How to build it

1. Export inbox threads with LinkedIn Inbox Scraper to identify prospects who haven't responded yet.

2. Filter the list to isolate non-respondents or specific message types (e.g., connection accepted but no reply).

3. Use LinkedIn Message Sender to send personalized follow-up messages referencing your previous conversation.

Outcome

Automated follow-ups re-engage cold prospects, increasing response rates and keeping your pipeline moving without manual effort.

Workflow Example: Track campaign performance and refine messaging

LinkedIn Inbox Scraper → Google Sheets → AI LinkedIn Message Writer

Why this works

Analyzing which messages get replies helps you refine your outreach strategy. This workflow exports inbox data, identifies top-performing message patterns, and uses AI to generate improved variations for future campaigns.

Who it's for

Sales managers and RevOps teams optimizing LinkedIn messaging strategies across multiple reps.

How to build it

1. Run LinkedIn Inbox Scraper weekly to export all message threads and response data.

2. Analyze the exported CSV in Google Sheets to identify which message types (subject lines, CTAs, personalization) drove the highest response rates.

3. Use AI LinkedIn Message Writer to generate new message variations based on your top-performing patterns.

Outcome

Data-driven messaging refinement that improves reply rates over time, helping your team close more deals faster.

Best practices

Get the most out of this Automation while staying safe and compliant with LinkedIn's guidelines.

The LinkedIn Inbox Scraper operates within your authenticated LinkedIn session, extracting data you already have access to manually. This approach keeps your account safe while automating repetitive inbox review tasks. To maintain account health, schedule exports during off-peak hours and avoid running multiple LinkedIn automations simultaneously.

Key recommendations:

• Run exports once or twice daily rather than continuously to mimic natural usage patterns.

• Use the extracted data responsibly: personalize follow-ups based on conversation history rather than sending mass messages to all contacts.

• Combine with LinkedIn Message Sender to automate targeted follow-ups only to prospects who've shown engagement.

• Keep your LinkedIn cookie and User agent credentials secure and updated; expired sessions will cause the Automation to fail.

• For deeper conversation analysis, pair with LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper to extract full message histories from specific threads.

Limitations to note: This Automation can export the following elements: inbox, archived messages, My Connections, unread messages, InMail messages and spam. For Sales Navigator inbox data, use the dedicated Sales Navigator Inbox Scraper instead.

Stay compliant: Review LinkedIn's 2025 messaging limits and automation safety guidelines to keep your account in good standing while scaling outreach.

Frequently asked questions

Here are the most common questions about using LinkedIn Inbox Scraper, from setup and compliance to data quality and workflow integrations.

How do I get started with LinkedIn Inbox Scraper?

Connect your LinkedIn session by providing your LinkedIn cookie and User agent, then configure the Automation to run on your preferred schedule. The LinkedIn Inbox Scraper tutorial walks you through the setup step-by-step, including how to locate your session credentials safely.

What data does LinkedIn Inbox Scraper extract from my inbox?

The Automation extracts Thread URL, LinkedIn URLs for all participants, the last message content, timestamp, sender details, and + 10 More fields, including participant names, roles, and conversation metadata. All data is exported to CSV or JSON format for easy analysis.

Is it safe to automate LinkedIn inbox scraping?

Yes, when used responsibly. This Automation accesses only data visible in your LinkedIn session and operates within safe usage limits to keep your account compliant. Review LinkedIn's 2025 limits and follow automation safety best practices to avoid restrictions.

Can I export the data to my CRM automatically?

Absolutely. Use the exported CSV to sync engaged prospects who responded to your messages directly into your CRM. PhantomBuster integrates with platforms like HubSpot, Salesforce, and Zapier to automate CRM updates based on inbox activity. See PhantomBuster Integrations for setup details.

How does LinkedIn Inbox Scraper compare to manual inbox review?

Manual inbox review is time-consuming and error-prone, especially when tracking dozens or hundreds of conversations. This Automation extracts all threads in minutes, structures the data for analysis, and enables you to track campaign performance, identify engaged leads, and trigger follow-ups automatically. It saves hours weekly while improving outreach accuracy.

What's the difference between LinkedIn Inbox Scraper and LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper?

LinkedIn Inbox Scraper exports a summary of all inbox threads, including participants and the last message in each conversation. LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper extracts the complete message history from a specific conversation thread. Use Inbox Scraper for broad campaign analysis, and Message Thread Scraper for deep dives into individual conversations.

Can I use this data to trigger follow-up messages automatically?

Yes. Chain this Automation with LinkedIn Message Sender or LinkedIn Outreach to send targeted follow-ups based on inbox activity. For example, detect prospects who replied and automatically send a meeting booking link. Check out the Craft personalized AI outreach to ICPs playbook for a full workflow.

How many threads can I scrape at once?

The Automation, by default, can export 20 threads. You can change that in the 'Behavior' step. Exact speed depends on your inbox size and LinkedIn's response times, but most users export their full inbox history without hitting rate limits.

Will LinkedIn restrict my account for using this automation?

Not if you follow safe usage practices. Run exports once or twice daily, avoid simultaneous LinkedIn automations, and personalize follow-ups rather than sending mass messages. LinkedIn restricts accounts for spammy behavior, not for responsibly automating data you already have access to. Read LinkedIn Account Restricted? Here's How to Fix It for recovery tips if issues arise.

Does this work with Sales Navigator inbox too?

No, this Automation is designed for standard LinkedIn inbox data. For Sales Navigator inbox threads and InMail conversations, use the dedicated Sales Navigator Inbox Scraper instead.

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