LinkedIn Applicant Exporter - Chrome Extension

A Chrome extension that automatically exports ALL LinkedIn job applicants across multiple pages to CSV with direct profile links. No more manual copying, pagination clicking, or rate limiting issues!

🚀 Features

• Automatic multi-page export - Processes ALL pages of applicants automatically
• Two export modes: Quick (basic info) or Full (with LinkedIn profile links)
• Live progress tracking - Real-time logs showing exactly what's happening
• Smart pagination - Automatically finds and clicks through all pages
• Progress bar with applicant count and completion status
• Google Sheets compatible CSV output with page numbers
• No rate limiting - uses your existing LinkedIn session
• Professional UI with detailed progress feedback

📦 Installation

Option 1: Load Unpacked (Development)

1. Download the extension files to a folder on your computer
2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in top-right)
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the folder with the extension files
5. Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access

Option 2: Package as .crx (Optional)

1. Go to chrome://extensions/
2. Click "Pack extension"
3. Select the extension folder
4. Share the generated .crx file

🎯 How to Use

1. Navigate to LinkedIn and go to your job's applicants page (any page)

   • URL should look like: linkedin.com/hiring/jobs/[JOB_ID]/applicants/
   • Can start from page 1 or any specific page

2. Click the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar

3. Choose your export type:

   • Quick Export: Basic info only from ALL pages (fast)
   • Full Export: Includes direct LinkedIn profile links from ALL pages (comprehensive)

4. Watch the live progress with detailed logs:

   • See page navigation in real-time
   • Track individual applicant processing
   • Monitor success/failure for each profile lookup

5. Automatic multi-page processing:

   • Extension detects total pages automatically
   • Clicks through each page sequentially
   • Processes all applicants from all pages

6. Download completes automatically with a comprehensive CSV file

📊 Exported Data

Quick Export Includes:

• Name, Title, Location
• Work Experience summary
• Application time (e.g., "2 hours ago")
• Qualifications met (e.g., "3/3 must-have qualifications")
• Hiring detail link
• Page number where applicant was found

Full Export Adds:

• Direct LinkedIn profile URLs (e.g., linkedin.com/in/username/)
• Real-time profile extraction with live progress logs

File Naming:

• linkedin-applicants-basic-[X]pages.csv for Quick Export
• linkedin-applicants-with-profiles-[X]pages.csv for Full Export

🔧 Technical Details

• Manifest V3 compatible
• Content Security Policy compliant
• Minimal permissions: Only accesses LinkedIn pages
• No external servers - everything runs locally
• Preserves your session - uses your existing LinkedIn login
• Smart pagination detection - Uses aria-label selectors for reliable page navigation
• Multiple click methods - Ensures robust button clicking across different page states
• Real-time messaging - Live communication between content script and popup

🛠️ Files Structure

linkedin-chrome-extension/
├── manifest.json       # Extension configuration
├── popup.html         # Extension popup UI
├── popup.js          # Popup logic and communication
├── content.js        # Page extraction logic
├── README.md         # This file
└── icons/            # Extension icons (add your own)
    ├── icon16.png
    ├── icon48.png
    └── icon128.png

🎨 Adding Icons (Optional)

Create or download LinkedIn-themed icons in these sizes:

• icon16.png (16x16) - Extension toolbar
• icon48.png (48x48) - Extension management page
• icon128.png (128x128) - Chrome Web Store

🚨 Important Notes

• Use responsibly - This tool is for your own job postings only
• Automatic processing - Extension handles ALL pages automatically, no manual clicking needed
• LinkedIn's ToS - Make sure you comply with LinkedIn's terms of service
• Session required - You must be logged into LinkedIn
• Processing time - Full export with profiles takes longer (2-3 seconds per applicant)
• Live monitoring - Watch the progress logs to see exactly what's happening

🐛 Troubleshooting

Extension doesn't load:

• Make sure you're on a LinkedIn hiring page (any /hiring/jobs/ URL)
• Check that extension is properly loaded in chrome://extensions/
• Refresh the extension if needed

Export fails or stops:

• Watch the live progress logs to see where it failed
• Check browser console for detailed error messages
• Refresh the LinkedIn page and try again
• Make sure you have permission to view the applicants

Page navigation issues:

• Extension will show detailed logs about page detection
• If stuck on a page, it will automatically stop and report the issue
• Check console logs for pagination button detection details

Some LinkedIn profiles missing:

• Some applicants may have private profiles or restricted access
• Extension logs will show success/failure for each profile lookup
• Try the Quick Export if Full Export has too many failures

🔄 Future Enhancements

• ✅ Multi-page export automation (COMPLETED)
• ✅ Live progress tracking (COMPLETED)
• Additional data fields (education, skills, screening answers)
• Export format options (JSON, Excel)
• Bulk actions and filtering
• Resume/CV download automation
• Custom field selection
• Export scheduling and automation