Configuration

Open the settings page: click the Commently icon → ⚙️ Settings.

Step 1 — Enable Commently

Toggle Enable Commently at the top of the settings page.

When disabled, the generate button does not appear on LinkedIn.

Step 2 — Choose Your AI Provider

Option A: OpenAI API

Best for: cloud-based generation, highest quality, requires an API key.

1. Select Use API (OpenAI)
2. Enter your API key in the OpenAI API Key field
3. Click 🔄 Fetch Models — this loads all your available GPT models
4. Select a model from the dropdown:

Get an API key: platform.openai.com/api-keys

Option B: Local LLM

Best for: privacy, no API costs, offline use.

1. Select Use Local LLM
2. Start your local LLM service (see Local LLM guide)
3. Enter the endpoint URL — default for Ollama:

   http://localhost:11434/api/chat
   

1. Click 🔄 Fetch Models — lists all models installed on your machine
2. Select your model from the dropdown
3. Click 💾 Save Settings

Ollama CORS fix: If Fetch Models fails, restart Ollama with:

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Step 3 — Set a Default Tone

In the 🎭 Comment Tones section, click any tone chip to set it as your default.

You can also change the tone per-comment directly on the LinkedIn page.

→ See all available tones

Step 4 — Create Custom Tones (Optional)

Scroll to Create Custom Tone in the Tones section:

1. Pick an emoji icon
2. Enter a Name (e.g. "Thought Leader")
3. Enter a Description (shown as tooltip)
4. Write a Tone Instruction Prompt — this is sent to the AI:

1. Click ➕ Add Tone

Your custom tone immediately appears in the LinkedIn tone selector.

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Next Step

→ Learn how to use Commently on LinkedIn