Example Project

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GitHub Repository

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Features

• Search for users using natural language queries
• Filter results by school name
• Adjust the number of results shown
• Secure API token storage
• Responsive design

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Getting Started

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Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• A Linkd API token

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/linkd-team/search-api-demo.git
cd search-api-demo

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Run the development server:

npm run dev

4. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

5. Set up your API key:

   Enter your API key directly in the application UI when you run it.

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Usage

1. If you’ve set up the API token via environment variable, it will be loaded automatically. Otherwise, enter your Linkd API token in the token input field.
2. Type a search query in the search bar (e.g., “People working on AI at FAANG”)
3. Optionally, filter results by school
4. View user profiles and their details

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School Filtering

When using the school filter, please note:

• Use the exact school name as it appears on LinkedIn profiles
• The filter must match the school’s LinkedIn display name
• For example, use “Stanford University” instead of “Stanford” or “SU”
• Multiple school filters can be added to broaden your search

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Example Queries

• “People working on AI at FAANG”
• “People who started companies in Web3 or crypto”
• “PhDs now working at FAANG companies”
• “Who works at a VC firm?”
• “CS graduates working on autonomous vehicles”
• “People working on biotech in the Bay Area”