LinkedIn Integration

We're thrilled to announce our LinkedIn integration is now live! 🎉

The Feature

Connect your LinkedIn account to Devlog.ist and:

• Schedule posts to be published automatically
• Share your commits as professional updates
• Build your presence while you code

Technical Implementation

OAuth 2.0 Flow

We implemented the standard OAuth 2.0 authorization code flow:

// Redirect to LinkedIn
return redirect()->to(
    'https://www.linkedin.com/oauth/v2/authorization?' . http_build_query([
        'response_type' => 'code',
        'client_id' => config('services.linkedin.client_id'),
        'redirect_uri' => route('linkedin.callback'),
        'scope' => 'w_member_social openid profile email',
    ])
);

Token Management

LinkedIn tokens expire, so we handle refresh automatically:

• Store refresh tokens securely
• Check expiration before API calls
• Refresh transparently when needed

Content Formatting

We convert your markdown posts into LinkedIn-friendly format:

• Strip complex formatting
• Preserve code snippets (with syntax hints)
• Add relevant hashtags

What's Next

• Multiple account support
• Analytics dashboard
• More platforms (Twitter/X, Dev.to)

Connect your LinkedIn today and start automating!