Spotify Web API (Cross-Platform)
Control Spotify via Web API. Works from any platform — no Mac required.
Setup
1. Create Spotify App:
- •Go to https://developer.spotify.com/dashboard
- •Create a new app
- •Add redirect URI:
http://localhost:8888/callback - •Copy Client ID and Client Secret
2. Set Environment Variables:
bash
export SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID="your_client_id" export SPOTIFY_CLIENT_SECRET="your_client_secret"
3. Authenticate:
bash
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py auth
Opens browser for OAuth. Token cached in ~/.spotify_cache.json.
Commands
bash
# Currently playing
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py now
# Recently played
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py recent
# Top tracks/artists
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py top tracks --period month
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py top artists --period year
# Playback control
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py play
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py play "bohemian rhapsody"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py pause
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py next
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py prev
# Search
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py search "daft punk"
# List devices
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py devices
Example Chat Usage
- •"What am I listening to?"
- •"What have I listened to lately?"
- •"What are my top tracks this month?"
- •"Play Bohemian Rhapsody"
- •"Skip this song"
- •"Pause the music"
Requirements
- •Spotify Premium (for playback control)
- •Free accounts can still view history/top tracks
API Reference
Uses the Spotify Web API: https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api