Skill: LinkedIn Application Executor

Purpose

Execute LinkedIn job applications safely with pre-flight checks, timing simulation, error handling, and complete audit trail. All applications require Z approval before execution.

What it does

•Performs pre-flight safety checks (health state, daily limits, timing, proxy, approval)
•Simulates realistic application workflow (reading time, form parsing, submission)
•Captures confirmation screenshots for audit trail
•Handles errors with appropriate escalation (rate limits, warnings, network issues)
•Logs everything with Z approval reference

Why it matters

LinkedIn applications are the core action. But they're also the highest-risk action (triggers restrictions if done too fast, too many, or too mechanically). Safe execution requires:

•Permission from Z (the submission gatekeeper)
•Health-based rate limiting (GREEN allows more than YELLOW)
•Human-like timing (read time before submit)
•Proper error detection (warnings, blocks, rate limits)
•Complete audit trail (screenshot proof)

How to use it

Pre-flight check

python

from application_executor.linkedin_apply import preflight_check

check = preflight_check({
    "profile_id": "P-001",
    "health_state": "GREEN",
    "tier": "A",
    "daily_app_count": 1,
    "last_app_minutes_ago": 12,
    "proxy_ip": "192.0.2.15",
    "z_approval_id": "SUBMIT-5678"
})

if check["status"] == "OK":
    print("All checks passed - safe to proceed")
else:
    print(f"Blocked: {check['issues']}")

Execute application

python

from application_executor.linkedin_apply import execute_application

result = execute_application({
    "profile_id": "P-001",
    "job_id": "JOB-98765",
    "job_title": "Senior Python Developer",
    "company_name": "TechCorp",
    "application_package": {
        "resume_version": "v3-techcorp",
        "cover_letter": "optional_custom"
    },
    "z_approval_id": "SUBMIT-5678",
    "proxy_ip": "192.0.2.15",
    "session_id": "SES-001"
})

if result["status"] == "SUCCESS":
    print(f"Application {result['application_id']} submitted")
    print(f"Screenshot: {result['screenshot_path']}")
else:
    print(f"Error: {result['error_type']}")

Handle errors

python

from application_executor.linkedin_apply import handle_error, get_error_recovery_action

error = handle_error("rate_limit", {
    "profile_id": "P-001",
    "job_id": "JOB-98765"
})

action = get_error_recovery_action(error)
# action will be "RETRY_LATER" for rate_limit

Pre-flight checks

Before executing any application, the system checks:

1. Health State

State	Status	Daily Limit
GREEN	✅ Allowed	Tier default (A=5, B=2, C=1)
YELLOW	✅ Allowed	2 applications per day (override)
ORANGE	❌ Blocked	No applications
RED	❌ Blocked	No activity

2. Daily Application Limit

•Tier A: 5 per day
•Tier B: 2 per day
•Tier C: 1 per day
•Tier D: 0 per day
•YELLOW state: 2 per day (overrides tier limit)

3. Time Gap Since Last Application

•Minimum: 5 minutes between applications on same profile
•Randomized in real execution: 5-15 minutes

4. Proxy IP Configuration

•Must have valid proxy IP assigned
•IP should not be reused across profiles same day

5. Z Approval

•Must have Z approval ID (SUBMIT-XXXXX)
•Proof of Z's permission to submit

Application workflow

Stage 1: Navigation (3 sec simulated)

•Navigate to job posting URL
•Verify page loads correctly

Stage 2: Reading (30-60 sec random)

•Simulate human reading job description
•Random duration to appear human-like

Stage 3: Form Parsing (2-5 sec)

•Identify form fields in application
•Map fields to Rick's application package

Stage 4: Form Filling (10-30 sec random)

•Fill resume field (version from package)
•Auto-fill contact info
•Fill optional cover letter if provided
•Random duration to appear realistic

Stage 5: Submission (2-5 sec)

•Click submit button
•Confirm submission success

Stage 6: Confirmation (1-2 sec)

•Capture screenshot of confirmation page
•Store screenshot reference in audit trail

Output format

json

{
  "status": "SUCCESS",
  "profile_id": "P-001",
  "job_id": "JOB-98765",
  "application_id": "APP-20260215103245-45678",
  "company_name": "TechCorp",
  "job_title": "Senior Python Developer",
  "z_approval_id": "SUBMIT-5678",
  "submission_timestamp": "2026-02-15T10:34:12Z",
  "screenshot_path": "/tmp/leroy_screenshots/P-001_JOB-98765_APP-20260215103245-45678.png",
  "preflight_checks": {
    "health_state": "GREEN",
    "daily_limit_ok": true,
    "last_app_gap_ok": true,
    "proxy_valid": true,
    "z_approved": true
  },
  "workflow": {
    "stage_1_navigation": { "status": "completed", "duration_seconds": 3 },
    "stage_2_reading": { "status": "completed", "duration_seconds": 45 },
    "stage_3_form_parsing": { "status": "completed", "fields_found": 4 },
    "stage_4_form_fill": { "status": "completed", "duration_seconds": 22 },
    "stage_5_submission": { "status": "completed", "duration_seconds": 3 },
    "stage_6_confirmation": { "status": "completed", "screenshot_captured": true }
  },
  "details": {
    "form_fields_filled": 4,
    "reading_time_seconds": 45,
    "user_agent": "Mozilla/5.0...",
    "proxy_ip": "192.0.2.15",
    "browser": "Ads Power Browser"
  },
  "audit_trail": {
    "initiated_at": "2026-02-15T10:33:27Z",
    "completed_at": "2026-02-15T10:34:12Z",
    "total_duration_seconds": 45,
    "z_approval_id": "SUBMIT-5678",
    "profile_id": "P-001",
    "job_id": "JOB-98765"
  }
}

Error handling

Unexpected Form Field

Severity: MEDIUM Trigger: LinkedIn presents fields not expected Action: Flag and escalate to EM Message: "Unexpected form field encountered - manual review needed"

External ATS

Severity: LOW Trigger: Application redirected to external tracking system Action: Log and continue Message: "Application redirected to external ATS - proceeding with submission"

Profile Warning Banner

Severity: CRITICAL Trigger: LinkedIn warning banner appears during application Action: Stop immediately, quarantine profile Message: "LinkedIn warning banner detected - quarantine profile immediately" Escalation: To Z immediately (restrict profile)

Rate Limit

Severity: HIGH Trigger: "You're applying too fast" or similar message Action: Backoff and retry later Message: "Rate limited - will retry after backoff or defer to next day" Escalation: Alert EM if 3 failures

Network Error

Severity: MEDIUM Trigger: Connection lost, timeout, etc. Action: Retry up to 3 times Message: "Network error - attempting retry"

Input schema

Preflight check

json

{
  "profile_id": "P-001",
  "health_state": "GREEN",
  "tier": "A",
  "daily_app_count": 1,
  "last_app_minutes_ago": 12,
  "proxy_ip": "192.0.2.15",
  "z_approval_id": "SUBMIT-5678"
}

Application execution

json

{
  "profile_id": "P-001",
  "job_id": "JOB-98765",
  "job_title": "Senior Python Developer",
  "company_name": "TechCorp",
  "application_package": {
    "resume_version": "v3-techcorp",
    "cover_letter": "custom"
  },
  "z_approval_id": "SUBMIT-5678",
  "proxy_ip": "192.0.2.15",
  "session_id": "SES-2026-02-15-001"
}

Performance

•Preflight check: <10ms
•Application execution: 45-130 seconds (realistic human timing)
•Screenshot capture: <1s

Integration points

•Z (Submission Gatekeeper): Provides approval before execution
•Schedule Generator: Determines when application is scheduled
•Health Calculator: Determines health state and daily limits
•Portfolio Manager: Tracks daily application counts
•Rick (Resume Builder): Provides application package

Audit trail

Every application creates an immutable record:

•Application ID (unique, timestamped)
•Profile ID + Job ID
•Z approval reference (proof of permission)
•Full workflow stages with timestamps
•Screenshot path (proof of submission)
•Proxy IP used
•User agent
•Session ID

This allows complete accountability: Z can verify that Leroy only applied when approved, to the right job, with the right resume.

Safety constraints enforced

•No application without Z approval - Hard block
•No application when RED - Hard block
•No application when ORANGE - Hard block
•No more than tier daily limit (GREEN) or 2 (YELLOW) - Hard block
•No less than 5 minutes gap - Hard block
•Profile warning detected - Immediate quarantine
•Rate limit detected - Backoff and escalate

Future enhancements

•Real Ads Power Browser integration (currently simulated)
•Real LinkedIn form submission (currently simulated)
•Cover letter customization based on job posting
•Automatic rejection handling (follow-up messages)
•Success rate tracking per profile