Quickstart
Test out Anon in < 10 minutes
Anon is currently in open beta. To get access to start building on Anon’s platform, go to the Anon Console.
Introduction
Let’s get you started with some automated integration magic. 🔌🌐
In this example, you’ll use Anon to connect your LinkedIn account and create a post. All in less than 10 minutes!
Set up the project and start the application
Connect your LinkedIn account
Run an automated action
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed:
- Node.js
- Git
- Google Chrome
You’ll also need an Anon API key. Head to console.anon.com to sign up and get one!
Setup
Clone the examples repo
git clone https://github.com/anon-dot-com/examples.git
Install dependencies
Go to the quickstart and install the dependencies:
cd examples/quickstart
npm install
Run the Quickstart
1. Start the application
Execute the following command, replacing <API_KEY> with your actual Anon API key:
npm run quickstart <API_KEY>
This command performs three actions:
- Starts the backend server on
BACKEND_PORT(default4001) - Launches the frontend server on
FRONTEND_PORT(default4002) - Opens your default web browser to initiate the Anon Link process
2. Connect your LinkedIn account
Follow the on-screen instructions in Google Chrome to connect your LinkedIn account using Anon Link.
Start the Anon Link process
Your Google Chrome browser should automatically open and start the Anon Link process.
Install the Anon Link Chrome Extension
Follow the instructions to install the “Anon Link” Chrome extension.
Login to LinkedIn
Log in to LinkedIn when prompted. Once you’ve logged in, the app will detect the session and proceed.
3. Run an automated action
Once your account is connected, the script will automatically create a post on LinkedIn using Anon’s actions library.
You should see the action being performed in the Playwright browser that opens automatically.
Customization
You can customize the automated action by modifying the RUN_ACTION constant in index.ts.
Some examples are provided, such as creating a post or sending a message on LinkedIn.
Next Steps
Reach out to the Anon team anytime by contacting our support email. You can also ping our founder Daniel.
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