spotify-player

Control Spotify playback and search from the terminal.

2|Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill spotify-player-enclawed
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: spotify-player
Source: https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss/tree/main/skills/spotify-player
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill spotify-player-enclawed

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the friction of managing Spotify from a terminal-friendly workflow, so you can search, play, pause, and switch devices without opening the desktop app.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Preferred playback tool: Uses spogo for search, transport controls, status checks, and device management.
  • Fallback support: Falls back to spotify_player when spogo is unavailable.
  • Common use cases: Quickly search for a track, start playback, pause music, switch output devices, or connect to a Spotify session during work.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to search Spotify for a song, play it through spogo, and use spotify_player only if spogo is unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions about spotify-player

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

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How do I control Spotify playback from the terminal?

You can control Spotify playback from the terminal by using the spogo tool to search tracks, play, pause, and switch output devices without opening the desktop app.

Do I need a Spotify Premium account to use terminal playback controls?

Yes, a Spotify Premium account is required to use terminal playback controls. You also need either spogo or spotify_player installed on your system for full operation.

What happens if spogo is unavailable for Spotify terminal controls?

If spogo is unavailable, the system falls back to spotify_player to handle your Spotify search and playback controls so your listening workflow remains uninterrupted.

How does spogo cookie-based authentication work for Spotify?

Spogo cookie-based authentication is required for full operation, allowing the terminal client to securely manage your Spotify session and execute transport controls.

Can I switch Spotify output devices without opening the desktop app?

Yes, you can switch Spotify output devices directly from the terminal using spogo, which manages device switching and connects to your active Spotify session during work.