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LinkedIn Buddy Chrome Extension

Saves LinkedIn profiles, drafts connection messages, and keeps private notes on each contact.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

Screenshot of LinkedIn Buddy Chrome Extension

At a glance

Starts at Free No paid plan found on the Chrome Web Store, September 2026.
Free tier Yes
Platforms Chrome, API
Best for Networkers managing many LinkedIn contacts
Not for People without their own OpenAI API key

5.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

LinkedIn Buddy saves profiles you visit, drafts personalized connection messages through OpenAI, and lets you keep notes on each contact, all stored locally rather than on a remote server. Generating messages requires your own OpenAI API key configured in settings first. It's a small, single-developer extension with just seven ratings so far, all five stars.

✓What it does well

Profile savingIt saves LinkedIn profiles for quick access later.
AI connection messagesIt drafts personalized connection messages using OpenAI.
Local-only data storageSaved data stays on your device rather than being sent to a third party.

✕Where it falls short

Requires your own API keyMessage generation requires your own OpenAI API key configured in settings first.
Small track recordIt has only seven ratings so far, a small sample size.
Single-developer projectIt's built and maintained by a single developer rather than a larger team.

Key features

Saved profilesIt stores LinkedIn profiles you want to revisit.
Connection message generatorIt generates a professional connection message with one click.
Per-profile notesYou can add and manage notes for each saved profile.
Dark modeIt includes a dark mode display option.

Questions about LinkedIn Buddy Chrome Extension

What does LinkedIn Buddy Chrome Extension do?

LinkedIn Buddy is a Chrome extension that saves LinkedIn profiles, drafts personalized connection messages through OpenAI, and lets users keep private notes on each contact. Everything is stored locally rather than on a remote server. It also includes a dark mode display option.

Is LinkedIn Buddy Chrome Extension free?

LinkedIn Buddy itself is free, with no paid plan found on the Chrome Web Store in September 2026 and a Free plan listed at $0. Generating connection messages, however, requires the user's own OpenAI API key, configured in settings first.

Does LinkedIn Buddy Chrome Extension need an OpenAI API key?

Yes. Message generation in LinkedIn Buddy requires the user's own OpenAI API key, configured in settings before use. The reviewer lists this among the extension's shortcomings, and Toolio marks it as not for people without their own OpenAI API key.

Where does LinkedIn Buddy Chrome Extension store data?

LinkedIn Buddy keeps saved profiles and notes on the user's own device rather than sending them to a remote server or third party. The reviewer lists this local-only data storage among its main strengths, alongside profile saving and AI-drafted connection messages.

How does Toolio rate LinkedIn Buddy Chrome Extension?

Alex scored LinkedIn Buddy 5.0 out of 5 after real use. The reviewer notes it is a small, single-developer extension with just seven ratings so far, all five stars, which makes for a small track record. Toolio lists it as best for networkers managing many LinkedIn contacts.