spotify-player

Search Spotify tracks and control playback from a terminal.

87|20|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openaeon/OpenAEON --skill spotify-player-openaeon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: spotify-player
Source: https://github.com/openaeon/OpenAEON/tree/main/skills/spotify-player
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openaeon/OpenAEON --skill spotify-player-openaeon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of controlling Spotify manually by letting you search for tracks and start playback directly from the terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search and find tracks fast: Look up songs by query without switching apps.
  • Control playback and devices: Start, pause, skip, and select a target device from the CLI.
  • Fallback-compatible: Uses spogo (preferred) or spotify_player when spogo is unavailable, including common Spotify Connect needs.

Example use case: You need background music while working and want to search for a track like “lofi focus beats” and immediately play it on the kitchen speaker.

Quick Start

Tell your AI to set up and use the spotify-player Skill with spogo to search for a track and start playing it on your preferred device.

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?

Terminal-based Spotify playback is handled through the spogo CLI tool, with spotify_player as a fallback, enabling track search, play, pause, skip, and device selection without leaving your command line.

Can I search for Spotify tracks without opening the desktop app?

Yes, searching for Spotify tracks without the desktop app is done by running a search query command in your terminal, which rapidly looks up songs by name and returns results in the CLI.

Do I need Spotify Premium to use a CLI player for music search and playback control?

Yes, Spotify Premium access is required for terminal-based music search and playback control because the underlying API commands for streaming and device selection need premium account privileges.

What's the best way to play music on a specific speaker using terminal commands?

The best way to play music on a specific speaker using terminal commands is by invoking Spotify Connect device selection features, which let you target a preferred output device for playback.

What happens if spogo is not installed for terminal audio control?

If spogo is not installed for terminal audio control, the Skill automatically falls back to spotify_player to handle common music control workflows, search, and device selection.

Are there limitations to managing Spotify playback in a CLI environment?

Limitations of managing Spotify playback in a CLI environment include the strict requirement for a Spotify Premium account and the need to have either spogo or spotify_player installed.