FAQ

Quick answers to common questions about using Spectre.

Do I need my own LinkedIn account, Apify key, or Bright Data key?

No. Spectre runs on hosted infrastructure. You do not need a LinkedIn account, any third-party API keys, or any provider accounts.

Can Spectre post, message, or modify anything on LinkedIn?

No. Every Spectre tool is read-only. Spectre retrieves public LinkedIn data and returns it to your agent. It cannot post, comment, message, connect, apply to jobs, or make any changes on LinkedIn.

What is the difference between a standard tool and its _raw counterpart?

Standard tools (get_person_profile, get_company_profile, get_job_details) return a compact set of allowlisted fields chosen for agent context — clean, focused, and token-efficient. Raw tools (get_profile_raw, get_company_raw, get_job_raw) return the full unfiltered JSON that LinkedIn returns for that record. Use raw tools when you need fields that are not in the standard allowlist. Both variants cost the same: 1 credit per call.

How do I find a person's or company's exact LinkedIn URL to pass in?

For people, use the public profile URL (e.g. https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhgates) or just the username portion (williamhgates). For companies, use the full LinkedIn company URL (e.g. https://www.linkedin.com/company/spectre-labs). For jobs, use the full job posting URL. If you are not sure of the exact URL, start with a search_people or search_jobs call — the results include URLs you can pass directly into the detail tools.

What happens to my credits if a call fails?

You are only charged for successful calls. If a tool returns an error, an empty result, or any failure response, no credits are deducted.

How often do credits reset?

Subscription credits reset at the start of each billing cycle (monthly). Top-up credits never expire and remain on your balance until used. Trial credits are one-time and do not refresh.