Auto Engagement via Watchlists
When Auto Engagement is enabled on a watchlist, OutX.ai monitors new posts in real time.- Posts are picked only if they match your keywords or tracked profiles
- You can auto-like, auto-comment, or both
- Engagement happens shortly after the post goes live, not days later
- This helps you stay visible without checking LinkedIn all day
Step 1: Open a Watchlist
Auto Engagement always runs on a watchlist.- Go to Watchlists
- Click AI Auto-Engage
- Click Add Your First Rule
Step 2: Create Engagement Rule
You’ll see the Create Engagement Rule modal. This is where you define how OutX.ai should engage.
Choose Action
Select what OutX.ai should do:- Auto-Like Posts
- Auto-Comment on Posts
Choose Account
Select which LinkedIn account will be used:- Your personal LinkedIn account
- Your connected company page
Set Limit Per Hour
Control how many actions can happen per hour. Examples:- 1 per hour
- 5 per hour
- 10 per hour
Step 4: Advanced Options (Optional)
Use advanced filters to control which posts qualify for engagement. You can refine engagement using:- Filter Intent – Engage only on posts matching selected intent types (e.g., buying intent, hiring, announcements)
- Filter Profiles – Limit engagement to specific profiles or profile categories
- Filter Seniority Levels – Engage only with posts from certain seniority levels (e.g., Founder, VP, Manager)
- Filter Post Types – Choose which types of posts to engage with (text posts, image posts, job posts, etc.)
- LinkedIn Posted At – Engage only on posts published within a selected time range
Step 5: Activate Rule
Turn the rule Active and click Create Rule. OutX.ai will start liking and/or commenting automatically based on your rule.Manual Engagement with AI Comments
For posts that matter more, you can engage manually with help from AI.- View all tracked posts in one place
- Click Generate Comment to get a relevant, natural reply
- Edit the comment before posting
- Post only when you are confident with the message
Step-by-Step: Comment Manually Using AI
Step 1: Open a Tracked Post
Go to any post inside your watchlist feed. This includes posts captured from:- Keywords
- Tracked people
- Tracked companies
Step 2: Click on Comment
Open the comment action for the post you want to respond to. This keeps the interaction contextual and focused on that post.
Step 3: Click “Suggest Me”
Click Suggest Me to generate an AI-written comment. The suggestion is based on:- The post content
- Your tracking context
- A natural, professional tone
Customizing Comment Tone and Style
You can control how AI-generated comments sound by editing the Comment prompt (this is the same thing as “Custom Instructions” - they refer to the same setting). To find it: Click the Gear icon next to the comment input area:
- “Write casual, friendly comments. Keep it to 1-2 sentences.”
- “Be professional and insightful. Reference specific points from the post.”
- “Write from the perspective of a SaaS founder. Be authentic, not salesy.”
Step 4: Post When Ready
Once satisfied, post the comment directly on LinkedIn. If it doesn’t feel right, you can simply skip it.Use Both Together
Most teams use both options together:- Auto Engagement for daily visibility
- Manual AI comments for important conversations
Frequently Asked Questions
Does auto-engagement work when my browser is closed or computer is off? No. The OutX Chrome extension must be running in your browser for auto-engagement to work. If you close the browser or shut down your computer, auto-engagement pauses and resumes when you open the browser again. Keep Chrome open with the extension enabled for continuous engagement.How do I change the tone or style of AI-generated comments? Click the Gear icon (⚙️) next to the comment input when viewing a post. You’ll see a field called “Comment prompt (optional)” - this is where you write instructions for the AI. For example: “Write casual, friendly comments in 1-2 sentences” or “Be professional and reference specific points from the post.” This applies to all AI-generated comments on your account.
Can I auto-like or auto-comment from my company page? Yes. When creating an engagement rule, you can choose between your personal LinkedIn account or a connected company page as the actor.
What are safe auto-engagement limits? We recommend starting with 1-5 likes per hour and 1-3 comments per hour. OutX has built-in rate limiting to keep your activity natural and safe. Avoid setting very high limits to prevent LinkedIn from flagging your account.
Can I auto-engage only with posts from specific people or topics? Yes. Use the Advanced Options when creating a rule to filter by Intent, specific Profiles, Seniority Levels, Post Types, and time range. This ensures engagement stays targeted and relevant.