Spotify Web API (Cross-Platform)

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

Setup

1. Create Spotify App:

1. Go to https://developer.spotify.com/dashboard
2. Create a new app
3. Add redirect URI: http://localhost:8888/callback
4. Copy Client ID and Client Secret

2. Set Environment Variables:

export SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID="your_client_id"
export SPOTIFY_CLIENT_SECRET="your_client_secret"

3. Authenticate:

python3 {baseDir}/scripts/spotify.py auth

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: https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api