one-click CLI install
What are Linkup skills?
Skills are knowledge for AI agents, not tools. They are markdown instruction files that an agent loads when a task matches a skill’s purpose, then follows to make better API calls — choosing the right parameters, writing effective queries, and avoiding common mistakes. They work in any agent environment that supports instruction files. Learn more about the Skill CLI. The Linkup skills are generated from linkup-for-agents, the full Linkup knowledge pack with knowledge files and 18 ready-to-adapt workflow recipes.What’s included
The package installs five self-contained skills:| Skill | Use it for |
|---|---|
linkup-search | Any web lookup or research query — the default. Covers depth, output types, and query-as-retrieval-plan. |
linkup-fetch | Reading one known URL as clean Markdown. |
linkup-research | Minutes-long, multi-source investigations via /v1/research. |
linkup-extract | Bulk structured rows from one listing page via /v1/extract. |
linkup-workflow | Turning a business goal into a multi-step Linkup workflow, with 18 bundled recipes. |
depth, choose an output type, phrase queries as retrieval plans,
decide between scraping inside
Search and the
Fetch endpoint, and handle
advanced cases like LinkedIn extraction and search-then-scrape chains. Each
skill also bundles the reference material it needs in a local references/
directory.
For the full detail, follow the links: query writing lives in
Search best practices,
workflow patterns and recipes in
For AI agents, and client setup
in the MCP guide.
Prerequisites
Before installing the skills, make sure you have:- A Linkup API key.
- Linkup connected to your agent through the MCP server, an SDK, or the raw API.
Where it works
The skills install into your project and load automatically when an agent handles web search, content extraction, research, or workflow planning via Linkup — no manual invocation needed.| Environment | How it loads |
|---|---|
| Claude Code | Automatically when relevant |
| Cursor | Via .cursor/rules/ |
| Windsurf | Via .windsurfrules |
| Cline / GitHub Copilot | From project-level instruction files |
How it works
When an agent hits a task involving web search, company research, or content extraction:- It detects access to Linkup tools (via MCP or SDK).
- The matching Linkup skill instructions load into context.
- The agent follows the skill’s reasoning to choose
depth, query style, andoutputType. - The result: more accurate queries, fewer wasted API calls, better results.
Example
Without the skill, an agent might write:linkup-search, it reasons through the framework and writes:
Resources
- GitHub repository: installable Linkup skills.
- linkup-for-agents: source knowledge pack and workflow recipes.
- For AI agents: the agent hub — drop-in prompt, workflow patterns, and endpoint briefs.
- Search best practices: detailed query-writing guidance.
- MCP setup: connect Linkup to your agent via MCP.
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