# LinkedIn Connected Apps

LinkedIn Connected Apps is an [IntelliJ IDEA plugin](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/32011-linkedin-connected-apps) that tracks your usage of IDE features locally, assigns a proficiency level, and allows you to showcase it on LinkedIn as real-time work experience.

Procedure: Install the LinkedIn Connected Apps plugin

This functionality relies on the [LinkedIn Connected Apps](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/32011)  plugin, which   you need to install and enable.

1. Press `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Windows), `⌘ Comma` (macOS), `⌘ Comma` (IntelliJ IDEA Classic (macOS)), `⌘ Comma` (macOS System Shortcuts), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (XWin), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (GNOME), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (KDE), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Emacs), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Sublime Text), `⌘ Comma` (Sublime Text (macOS)), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (NetBeans), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Visual Studio), `⌘ Comma` (Visual Studio (macOS)), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Eclipse), `⌘ Comma` (Eclipse (macOS)) to open settings and then select `Plugins`.

2. Open the Marketplace tab, find the LinkedIn Connected Apps plugin, and click Install (restart the IDE if prompted).

Procedure: See your proficiency level

The plugin automatically tracks how you use the IntelliJ IDEA features. It does not change your general [data sharing](settings-usage-statistics.html) settings. Until you connect your LinkedIn account, your proficiency level is stored locally.

* To see your current [proficiency
level](#linkedin-proficiency-levels), click ![](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/idea/2026.2/linkedin-status-bar.svg) LinkedIn Connected Apps in the status bar at the bottom of your IDE.

> **Note:**
> Connect your LinkedIn account to sync and preserve your progress. Before connecting your account, your proficiency level is only stored locally and will not be available on another machine or in another IntelliJ IDEA instance.

Procedure: Add your proficiency badge to LinkedIn

The plugin authenticates with LinkedIn via OAuth 2.0 and does not store your credentials. When connected, only your proficiency level updates are sent to LinkedIn. Your detailed feature usage data is stored locally.

1. Click ![](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/idea/2026.2/linkedin-status-bar.svg) LinkedIn Connected Apps in the status bar at the bottom of your IDE.

2. Click Connect to LinkedIn and follow the instructions in your browser.

3. If you are not signed in to your LinkedIn account, you will be prompted to do that.

4. Allow the plugin to sync your proficiency with LinkedIn.

Your current [proficiency
level](#linkedin-proficiency-levels) will appear in the Connected apps section on your profile.

> **Tip:**
> You can get a separate proficiency badge for every JetBrains account connected to your LinkedIn profile. For example, if you use IntelliJ IDEA at work with your company account and for personal projects with your personal account, you will receive two separate IntelliJ IDEA badges on your LinkedIn profile.

## Proficiency levels

Your proficiency level updates automatically as you use more IntelliJ IDEA features. You can progress along one of the following paths:

* Coding

* AI

* Coding + AI

When you reach a new level, the [plugin widget](#linkedin-view-level) updates automatically.

| Level | Path | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 1 | — | Writes and edits Java and/or Kotlin applications in IntelliJ IDEA using code completion and built-in error checking. |
| Level 2 | — | Writes and navigates Java and/or Kotlin applications in IntelliJ IDEA using code completion, code navigation, and project-wide search. |
| Level 3 | Coding | Develops, runs, and updates Java and/or Kotlin applications in IntelliJ IDEA using Rename refactoring, Git actions, and the integrated terminal. |
| AI | Writes and edits Java and/or Kotlin applications in IntelliJ IDEA using AI tools to create and explain code. |
| Coding + AI | Develops, runs, and updates Java and/or Kotlin applications in IntelliJ IDEA using Rename refactoring, Git actions, the integrated terminal, and AI tools. |
| Level 4 | Coding | Refactors, runs, and debugs Java and/or Kotlin applications in IntelliJ IDEA using advanced refactoring tools, keyboard-driven editor actions, and the integrated debugger. |
| AI | Develops Java and/or Kotlin applications in IntelliJ IDEA using AI agents to generate, refactor, and explain code.  |
| Level 5 | Coding + AI | Refactors, runs, and debugs Java and/or Kotlin applications in IntelliJ IDEA using advanced refactoring tools, keyboard-driven editor actions, and AI agents. |

Procedure: Disconnect from LinkedIn

> **Note:**
> Your proficiency badge will remain on LinkedIn, but it will no longer be updated automatically.

1. Click ![](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/idea/2026.2/linkedin-status-bar.svg) LinkedIn Connected Apps in the status bar at the bottom of your IDE.

2. Click ![](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/idea/2026.2/app-client.expui.general.moreVertical.png) in the plugin widget and select Disconnect from LinkedIn.

Alternatively, disconnect the plugin in your [LinkedIn settings](https://www.linkedin.com/mypreferences/d/data-sharing-for-permitted-services).