Spotify Web API (Cross-Platform)

Control Spotify via Web API. Works from any platform — no Mac required.

Setup

1. Create Spotify App:

Go to

Create a new app

Add redirect URI: 4. Copy **Client ID** and **Client Secret** ### 2. Set Environment Variables: __CODE_BLOCK_0__ ### 3. Authenticate: __CODE_BLOCK_1__ Opens browser for OAuth. Token cached in ~/.spotify_cache.json`.

Commands

# 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: