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Discuss building apps with Spotify APIs and SDKs
Hey everyone, I’ve created this thread to provide an open space for discussion, feedback, concerns or ideas on an upcoming update to Spotify for Developers access. We’ve shared a blog post that explains what’s changing and why. Please use this thread...
Hi everyone,I’m experiencing a persistent issue when trying to retrieve the items of any playlist using the Spotify Web API.Every request to: GET /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks returns: 403 Forbidden This happens even when:The playlist is fully o...
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a persistent issue when trying to retrieve the items of any playlist using the Spotify Web API. Every request to: GET /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks &nbs...
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Hey everyone, I’ve created this thread to provide an open space for discussion, feedback, concerns or ideas on an upcoming update to Spotify for Developers access. We’ve shared a blog post that explains what’s changing and why. Please use this thread...
Hey everyone, I’ve created this thread to provide an open space for discussion, feedback, concerns or ideas on an upcoming update to Spotify for Developers access. We’ve shared a blog post...
Casual Listener
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Petition Description https://c.org/fcrvHwKdCtSpotify, please create a fair and transparent access path for indie developers, students, and small teams.The recent Web API quota policy changes have effectively shut out individual developers and small p...
📝Petition Description https://c.org/fcrvHwKdCt Spotify, please create a fair and transparent access path for indie developers, students, and small teams. The recent Web API quota polic...
Roadie
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I'm trying to develop an app that needs to read playlists, both public and private, and for some reason it won't let me, it said illegal scope, there is no list of scopes in the developer dashboard for my app, I read the FAQ which said I need to chec...
I'm trying to develop an app that needs to read playlists, both public and private, and for some reason it won't let me, it said illegal scope, there is no list of scopes in the developer dashboard f...
Spotify Star
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PlanFreeCountryIndiaDeviceAsus F15, PCOperating System(Windows 11, ubuntu) My Question or IssueDear Spotify Team,I hope you are doing well. I'm reaching out as a longtime Spotify fan and an aspiring backend developer who deeply appreciates the engine...
Plan Free Country India Device Asus F15, PC Operating System (Windows 11, ubuntu) My Question or Issue Dear Spotify Team, I hope you are doing well. I'm reaching out as a longtime S...
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I want to be upfront that this forum is the only real way I have to reach developer support, so I figured I would give it a shot. I am the solo developer behind DropTrackr, a Discord bot that notified music communities when their favorite artists dro...
I want to be upfront that this forum is the only real way I have to reach developer support, so I figured I would give it a shot. I am the solo developer behind DropTrackr, a Discord bot tha...
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Issue:The docs for Get the User's Queue show the following required scopes:user-read-currently-playinguser-read-playback-state However when making a call with these scopes, you'll get the following error from Spotify:spotify_sdk.exceptions.ForbiddenE...
Issue: The docs for Get the User's Queue show the following required scopes: user-read-currently-playing user-read-playback-state However when making a call with these scopes, y...
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Hoje excluí o aplicativo que eu utilizava para integrar a API oficial do Spotify ao meu site. No entanto, ao tentar criar um novo aplicativo, recebi a mensagem informando que já atingi o limite de criação de apps para hoje.Gostaria de saber se existe...
Hoje excluí o aplicativo que eu utilizava para integrar a API oficial do Spotify ao meu site. No entanto, ao tentar criar um novo aplicativo, recebi a mensagem informando que já atingi o limite de cr...
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Hello Spotify Developer Team,I am the developer of QuiDistrib, a platform dedicated to the French music industry. We maintain a database of 15,000+ French artists and their respective live producers (bookers).I have developed a web application called...
Hello Spotify Developer Team, I am the developer of QuiDistrib, a platform dedicated to the French music industry. We maintain a database of 15,000+ French artists and their respective live producer...
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Hi Spotify Developer Support,I am testing a Development Mode iOS app as of March 7, 2026.I reviewed the February 2026 migration/security updates and updated my implementation accordingly:- I use `PUT /v1/me/library?uris=spotify:track:...`- I verify w...
Hi Spotify Developer Support, I am testing a Development Mode iOS app as of March 7, 2026. I reviewed the February 2026 migration/security updates and updated my implementation accordingly: -...
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Hello Spotify Developer Support,I need to request Extended Quota Mode for my Spotify developer app, but I don’t see the “Quota Extension Request” tab/button in my dashboard (I only see Basic Information and User Management).For privacy and security r...
Hello Spotify Developer Support, I need to request Extended Quota Mode for my Spotify developer app, but I don’t see the “Quota Extension Request” tab/button in my dashboard (I only see Basic Inform...
Spotify Star
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevice2023 Macbook Pro, iPhone14 Pro My Question or IssueI have created a spotify app in the spotify for developers page. Generated Client ID, secret and redirect URI - these match exactly with my web-app but when atte...
Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device 2023 Macbook Pro, iPhone14 Pro My Question or Issue I have created a spotify app in the spotify for developers page. Generated Client ID, sec...
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I've been working with the Web API for the past few months and have never hit 429 responses. Today I opted to migrate my app early to force myself to adapt to the new API changes. Incredibly low rate limits are preventing me from accomplishing anythi...
I've been working with the Web API for the past few months and have never hit 429 responses. Today I opted to migrate my app early to force myself to adapt to the new API changes. Incredibly low rate...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSDevice NUCOperating SystemArchLinux My Question or Issuemopidy-spotify plugin used to work perfectly well last year and that's why I used Spotify, but after all those changes, it doesn't work anymore because all requests coming fr...
Plan Premium Country US Device NUC Operating System ArchLinux My Question or Issue mopidy-spotify plugin used to work perfectly well last year and that's why I used Spo...
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I believe I understand the reasons behind the recent reductions and restrictions of the Web API. It's completely understandable that Spotify wishes to protect its data in the AI era and incidents like that of Anna's Archives are causing some strong r...
I believe I understand the reasons behind the recent reductions and restrictions of the Web API. It's completely understandable that Spotify wishes to protect its data in the AI era and incidents lik...
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Hey, I created this thread to get your feedback on our blog post around changes to the Web API extended access criteria, which will take place on May 15th. Please share any of your thoughts on this change in the comments below. All of your feedback w...
Hey, I created this thread to get your feedback on our blog post around changes to the Web API extended access criteria, which will take place on May 15th. Please share any of your thought...
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It says new integrations are on hold while me make updates to increase reliability. The create app button is completely disabled.
It says new integrations are on hold while me make updates to increase reliability. The create app button is completely disabled.
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My inquiry is about the Spotify API Commercial Use. I am a developer, and I am developing a Laptop Script that will have 20+ Apps. And I have developed a Spotify App that uses the Spotify API and the Spotify SDK, I made it clear in the app it is powe...
My inquiry is about the Spotify API Commercial Use. I am a developer, and I am developing a Laptop Script that will have 20+ Apps. And I have developed a Spotify App that uses the Spotify API and the...
Spotify
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Plan: PremiumCountry: ChileOperating System: Windows 11My Question or Issue:I'm a developer building a personal app using the Spotify Web API to add tracks to my own playlist. I'm getting a 403 Forbidden error on POST /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/trac...
Plan: Premium Country: Chile Operating System: Windows 11 My Question or Issue: I'm a developer building a personal app using the Spotify Web API to add tracks to my own playlist. I'm getting a 4...
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this company should provide a real service for once and fix issues regarding plugin integration and the awful state of the developer page. the spotify plugin for stream deck doesn't work, the developer page doesn't work, but charging me for premium w...
this company should provide a real service for once and fix issues regarding plugin integration and the awful state of the developer page. the spotify plugin for stream deck doesn't wo...
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