LinkedIn Humblebrag
The LinkedIn Humblebrag Generator transforms any achievement into a LinkedIn-ready post complete with manufactured vulnerability, an unrelated sad backstory, and a universal lesson for strangers. A mentor named Dave will always be mentioned regardless of relevance. The API returns the post, an honest assessment of what personality it actually conveys, and predicted engagement comments. The humble-to-brag ratio is locked at 3%/97%.
Try It — No Seriously
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
achievement |
string |
Required | — | Your actual achievement. We'll make it unrecognizable. |
spin |
string |
Optional | "all_three" |
How to frame it. |
include_lesson |
boolean |
Optional | true |
Add a universal lesson for strangers. |
Examples
curl "https://api.stupidapis.com/linkedin-humblebrag/generate?achievement=got+promoted&spin=vulnerable"
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://api.stupidapis.com/linkedin-humblebrag/generate",
params={"achievement": "got promoted", "spin": "vulnerable"}
)
print(response.json())
const response = await fetch( "https://api.stupidapis.com/linkedin-humblebrag/generate?achievement=got+promoted&spin=vulnerable" ); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data);
Response Schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
post |
string |
The LinkedIn post, ready to inflict on your network |
actual_achievement |
string |
What actually happened, in one honest sentence |
dave_mentioned |
boolean |
Whether Dave was mentioned. Always true. |
dave_role |
string |
Dave's specific mentor role |
engagement_bait_score |
string |
Always 94/100 |
humble_ratio |
string |
Always 3% humble, 97% brag |
personality_actually_conveyed |
string |
What the post reveals about you (brutal) |
comments_this_will_generate |
array |
Predicted comments |
Example Response
{
"post": "Three years ago, I was sleeping on my friend's couch wondering if I'd ever find my path.\n\nToday, I was promoted to Senior Director.\n\nI'm not sharing this to brag. I'm sharing this because Dave believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. Dave, if you're reading this — thank you.\n\nThe lesson? Your couch era is temporary. Your growth is permanent.\n\n#grateful #leadership #thepowerofshowingup",
"actual_achievement": "Got promoted. Normal career progression.",
"dave_mentioned": true,
"dave_role": "Dave was a manager at a previous job who once said 'good morning' with conviction",
"engagement_bait_score": "94/100",
"humble_ratio": "3% humble, 97% brag",
"personality_actually_conveyed": "Someone who turns a standard promotion into a hero's journey",
"comments_this_will_generate": [
"So deserved!",
"This is what leadership looks like 🙌",
"Dave sounds like an incredible human"
]
}
MCP Access
This API is available as an MCP tool for AI assistants. Connect your agent to:
POST https://api.stupidapis.com/linkedin-humblebrag/mcp
POST https://api.stupidapis.com/mcp
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