Phantombuster

Phantombuster is a cloud-based automation platform that extracts data and automates actions across LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and other websites. It offers 100+ pre-built automation scripts called "Phantoms" that require no coding knowledge.

For LinkedIn automation, Phantombuster can extract profile data, send connection requests, auto-endorse skills, and export search results to CSV. The platform operates from cloud servers, so automations run even when your computer is off.

The tool is popular among growth hackers and marketers for its flexibility and ease of use. Each Phantom can be customized with filters, delays, and daily limits to reduce detection risk.

However, Phantombuster's LinkedIn automations do carry account risk as they violate LinkedIn's Terms of Service. Users must configure conservative settings and accept the possibility of restrictions.

Phantombuster is incredibly powerful for data extraction and automation, but it comes with significant LinkedIn account risk that users must understand.

The pre-built Phantoms are genuinely useful. I extracted 500 LinkedIn profiles in minutes using the Profile Scraper. The LinkedIn Search Export phantom saves hours of manual copying.

The cloud-based execution is convenient - set up a schedule and it runs automatically. However, this also means LinkedIn can detect patterns more easily than browser-based tools.

I experienced a temporary account restriction after aggressive use. The key is conservative settings: max 10-15 actions per day, random delays between actions, and never automating on weekends.

The free tier is generous for testing (1 hour execution time/day). Paid plans start at $30/month for more execution time and parallel Phantoms.

For safe LinkedIn automation, this is NOT the answer. But for data extraction and growth hacking where you accept the risks, it's powerful.

Verdict: Powerful automation tool for growth hackers willing to accept LinkedIn account risks. Not recommended for primary LinkedIn accounts.