README.md

LinkedIn Info

This Flask project allows you to parse LinkedIn followers and retrieve their profile photos as JSON data.

Prerequisites

Before running this project, make sure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.x
• Flask
• LinkedIn login and password

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ivan-tolkunov/linkedin_info.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd linkedin_info

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up your LinkedIn API credentials:

   • Create a LinkedIn Developer account and create a new application.
   • Obtain the client ID and secret.
   • Update the config.py file with your credentials.

Usage

1. Start the Flask server:

   python app.py

2. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000/get_linkedin_info?linkedin_url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/user/.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.