LinkedIn launched a “connected apps” feature in June 2026 that lets users link third-party applications to their profiles, generating verified, real-time descriptions of how they actually use each tool — going beyond simple skill endorsements.
Instead of just confirming that a user has HubSpot experience, for example, the feature may display that the person “creates and sends segmented email campaigns in HubSpot’s Marketing Hub” or “uses HubSpot’s marketing automation application to engage customers.” These descriptions are generated automatically, cannot be edited by the user, and update in real time as usage patterns change.
The feature builds on skill-verification collaborations LinkedIn introduced in January 2026 with Duolingo, Descript, Lovable, Relay.app, and Replit. Those integrations are now moving into the new connected apps section, joined by 14 additional apps including Buffer, Fiverr, and HubSpot. LinkedIn says support is also coming for Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, GitHub Copilot, Gong, Webflow, Zapier, and others.
Kelly Tong, senior product manager at LinkedIn, told The Verge that the platform plans to roll out notifications alerting users when their descriptions change — a feature not yet available at launch. Tong also confirmed that the statements will not include negative information or reflect reduced app usage in a way that reflects poorly on the user.
LinkedIn CEO Dan Shapero framed the feature as part of a broader push toward verified credentials on the platform. “We’re building new ways for members to show real, credible proof of what they’re capable of, right on their LinkedIn profile,” Shapero said.
The connected apps feature is part of LinkedIn’s wider effort to add verification tools to its platform, which has previously included identity verification and tools aimed at helping recruiters identify hiring scams. The new feature may help job seekers demonstrate specific software proficiency to recruiters searching for candidates with particular technical skills.
Source: The Verge