Linkedin User Verification Chrome Extension

Project Overview:

The goal of this project is to create a private Google Chrome extension that will help in identifying whether the individuals specified on LinkedIn profiles are registered users on a designated private web platform. The tool will use a given GET route to verify this registration status, while presenting pertinent data adjacent to each profile listing.

Capabilities of the Tool:

- Scanning LinkedIn profiles: With a manual trigger by the user, this extension will scan all listed individuals on the LinkedIn profile that is currently open.
- API integration: It will interact with the api of our platform through the provided get route (i.e., 'https://api.example.com/users/check?linkedin_profile_url={linkedinUrl}').
- Checking registration status and user feedback: The tool will confirm whether every LinkedIn profile is registered on the designated web platform. The profiles will then be marked with a visual signal (it could be an icon, a banner or a badge) to showcase the status of the registration. The tool will also supply additional information as offered by the API.

Necessary Functionalities:

- Activation of the extension: The extension needs to be user-friendly and should only activate manually when a LinkedIn profile is viewed by the user.
- Communication with API: The tool must carry out requests to the API inclusive of required LinkedIn profile data (this can be the Linkedin id or the url). The extension has to manage diverse API responses, such as scenarios of success, user not found, and error.
- User interface: The tool must present clear, easy to understand, and unobtrusive indicators of every user’s registration status on the platform. If one hovers over or clicks the status indicators of the extension, tooltips or tiny pop-up descriptions will appear.
- Error handling: Network errors and other issues such as an unreachable API should be brought to the attention of the user.
- Data privacy and security: Minimum necessary information (for example, the LinkedIn ID) will be collated by the tool. Encryption will safeguard data transmission. Compliance with LinkedIn’s Terms of Service and relevant laws on data protection will be assured.

Non-Functional Necessities:

- Performance: The tool should efficiently conduct registration checks without noticeably affecting the user’s browsing experience.
- Compatibility: The extension will work effectively in the latest version of Google Chrome.
- Scalability: Regardless of being a private project, the tool should be designed to accommodate an escalated number of users if needed.
- Maintainability: To facilitate easy updates and maintenance, the code will be structured and documented appropriately.

Deliverables:

- Chrome Extension Package ready to be installed, which will be available in either .zip or .crx file format.
- The source code repository accompanied by proper documentation.

Timeline:

The project will be completed by the 10th of January, 2024.