spotify-player

Authenticate Spotify Premium users and control playback via terminal CLI.

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/steipete/clawdis --skill spotify-player

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: spotify-player
Source: https://github.com/steipete/clawdis/tree/main/skills/spotify-player
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/steipete/clawdis --skill spotify-player

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires spotify_player.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates music playback, search, and playlist management, eliminating the need to manually control your music app.

Core Features & Use Cases

Music Automation: Search for songs, control playback, and manage your listening experience without touching the Spotify app.

Quick Start

Search Spotify for tracks matching "jazz classics" and play the first result.

Frequently Asked Questions about spotify-player

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I control Spotify playback from the terminal?▼

Terminal-based Spotify playback control lets you search, play, and manage tracks via CLI without opening the app. Authenticate with spotify_player authenticate, then use commands like search and playback to control music hands-free from your terminal.

What setup is required to use Spotify from the command line?▼

Command-line Spotify access requires Spotify Premium, the spotify_player CLI client, and a configuration folder at ~/.config/spotify-player with a valid client_id for Connect. First-time setup runs through spotify_player authenticate to establish your session.

Can I search and play music without touching the Spotify app?▼

Yes, you can search Spotify tracks and execute playback entirely through the terminal. Commands like search let you find songs by query, and playback commands automate playing results without switching to the app.

How do I like tracks and manage playlists from the CLI?▼

The like command lets you mark tracks as liked directly from the terminal interface. This integrates track-liking into automated workflows and terminal-based music management without opening Spotify.

What devices can I control with terminal-based Spotify playback?▼

The connect command lets you target available Spotify devices from the terminal, routing playback to speakers, phones, or other connected devices registered with your Spotify account.