> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://relevanceai.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 'Crustdata - Search LinkedIn Profiles' Tool step

> Search through LinkedIn profiles using this Tool step

The 'Crustdata - Search LinkedIn Profiles' Tool step allows you to search through LinkedIn profiles through Relevance AI.

<Note>You can learn more about the LinkedIn integration [here](/integrations/popular-integrations/linkedin).</Note>

## Add the 'Crustdata - Search LinkedIn Profiles' Tool step to your Tool

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You can add the 'Crustdata - Search LinkedIn Profiles' Tool step to your Tool by:

1. Creating a new Tool, then searching for the 'Crustdata - Search LinkedIn Profiles' Tool step
2. Click 'Expand' to see the full Tool step
3. Enter a keyword(s) in the 'Keyword' field
4. Adjust the limit of results you wish to receive in the 'Limit' field
5. Open Advanced Settings to search through many more parameters
6. Click 'Run step' to run the Tool step and then click 'data' to view the output

## Advanced Settings

The majority of parameters to search through can be found in Advanced Settings.

<ParamField path="First Name" type="string">
  The first name field to use for filtering.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Last Name" type="string">
  The last name field to use for filtering.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Current Company" type="string">
  The current company to use for filtering. Can provide the company name or LinkedIn URL.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Exclude Current Company" type="string">
  Companies to exclude from current company field. Can provide the company name or LinkedIn URL.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Past Company" type="string">
  The past company to use for filtering. Can provide the company name or LinkedIn URL.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Exclude Past Company" type="string">
  Companies to exclude from past company field. Can provide the company name or LinkedIn URL.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Company Type" type="dropdown">
  The type of company to use for filtering.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Current Title" type="string">
  The current title to use for filtering.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Exclude Current Title" type="string">
  Titles to exclude from the current title field.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Past Title" type="string">
  The past title to use for filtering.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Company Headquarters" type="string">
  The headquarters location of the company.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Exclude Company Headquarters" type="string">
  Headquarters locations to exclude.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Company Headcount" type="dropdown">
  The headcount size of the company.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Region" type="string">
  The region to use for filtering.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Exclude Region" type="string">
  Regions to exclude.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Industry" type="string">
  The industry to use for filtering.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Exclude Industry" type="string">
  Industries to exclude.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Profile Language" type="dropdown">
  The profile language of the person.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Seniority Level" type="dropdown">
  The seniority level to use for filtering.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Exclude Seniority Level" type="dropdown">
  Seniority levels to exclude.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Years At Current Company" type="dropdown">
  The number of years at the current company.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Years In Current Position" type="dropdown">
  The number of years in the current position.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Years Of Experience" type="dropdown">
  The total years of experience.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Department" type="dropdown">
  The department to use for filtering.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Exclude Department" type="dropdown">
  Departments to exclude.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Posted On LinkedIn" type="checkbox">
  Whether the profile has posted on LinkedIn in the last 30 days.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Recently Changed Jobs" type="checkbox">
  Whether the profile recently changed jobs in the last 90 days.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="In The News" type="checkbox">
  Whether the profile has been in the news.
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="School" type="string">
  The school attended.
</ParamField>

## Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why are LinkedIn Tools so expensive?">
    This Tool uses [Crustdata](https://crustdata.com/) to search through LinkedIn profiles. The credits charged are to cover the cost of this service through CrustData. We recommend upgrading to a subscription in order to use this Tool.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need to connect my LinkedIn account to run this Tool?">
    No, connecting your LinkedIn account is not required for this Tool step.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>