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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...
PlanPremiumCountryUS New playlists created via client software (both desktop and iOS) display as Public in the UI but are treated as Private by the API. They do not return on endpoints like /me/playlists without the 'playlist-read-private' scope and ...
Plan Premium Country US New playlists created via client software (both desktop and iOS) display as Public in the UI but are treated as Private by the API. They do not return on endpoints...
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I received a notification that my quota extension request was not approved for my website using data received from Spotify API. The message contains general reasons why, of course. But the website has a lot of features, and I don't know which ones I ...
I received a notification that my quota extension request was not approved for my website using data received from Spotify API. The message contains general reasons why, of course. But the websi...
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So I'm Creating a reactjs app of Spotify but I have created my own user database,I just want to use api to fetch the artist can I do that or will I need to do the authentication too with Spotify
So I'm Creating a reactjs app of Spotify but I have created my own user database, I just want to use api to fetch the artist can I do that or will I need to do the authentication too with Spotify &...
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Been reasserting and found an online app which code seems to use similar programming interface protocols. Currently it will only interface with your purchased songs. The online app allows you to select and produce your own podcast or dj mix. May I su...
Been reasserting and found an online app which code seems to use similar programming interface protocols. Currently it will only interface with your purchased songs. The online app allows you to sele...
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DeviceDesktopOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI noticed recent improvement to the desktop interface. This came with folders for the multiple playlists anyone user could have keeping it nicely organized. Just...
Device Desktop Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I noticed recent improvement to the desktop interface. This came with folde...
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I'm writing a simple application that calls the /v1/recommendations endpoint and a few others. The app is in very early development mode--I'm the only "user" while I'm developing and testing. Now it seems my app is rate-limited for the /v1/recommenda...
I'm writing a simple application that calls the /v1/recommendations endpoint and a few others. The app is in very early development mode--I'm the only "user" while I'm developing and testing. ...
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Im trying to get info about playlist using 'https://api.spotify.com/v1/playlists/id' endpoint but the endpoint is authorized. Can I access it only with client id and client secert? or just only user's access token. I've tried (client_id:client_secret...
Im trying to get info about playlist using 'https://api.spotify.com/v1/playlists/id' endpoint but the endpoint is authorized. Can I access it only with client id and client secert? or just only user'...
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I have created an app to get the api. But after creating my app, I am not able to see or get the client is and client secret. In the setting of my created app there's an error which says "Something went wrong, we were not able to get your app. Try ag...
I have created an app to get the api. But after creating my app, I am not able to see or get the client is and client secret. In the setting of my created app there's an error which says "Something w...
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Hi, I’m trying to get data via the API from a previously Anchor podcast account. I’ve linked a Spotify account to the podcaster account but making a request on an episode ID is saying the “ID is not valid.” Is it possible to grab Podcaster data using...
Hi, I’m trying to get data via the API from a previously Anchor podcast account. I’ve linked a Spotify account to the podcaster account but making a request on an episode ID is saying the “ID is not ...
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PlanPremiumCountryColombia Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI am making a POST request to the /api/token endpoint in order to request an Access Token, however I'm getting a 401 - Invalid access tokenThis is the request I'm sending Farad...
Plan Premium Country Colombia Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue I am making a POST request to the /api/token endpoint in order to request an Access Token, howe...
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I am getting the following error: {"error": {"status": 504,"message": "Service didn't reply before timeout"}} for "/recommendations" and "/recommendations/available-genre-seeds". Client ID: 1e419b2959804564872d55dcc4770965. It worked yesterday though...
I am getting the following error: { "error": { "status": 504, "message": "Service didn't reply before timeout" } } for "/recommendations" and "/recommendations/available-genre-se...
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Me descontaron el dinero de la tarjeta más no me aparece mi suscripción
Me descontaron el dinero de la tarjeta más no me aparece mi suscripción
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CountryPakistanDevicedell PC / Samsung TabOperating SystemWindows 11/android My Question or IssueEnsure the music stops after a specified duration of 10 minutes for a break and then resumes. The JavaScript code runs successfully but encounters the fo...
Country Pakistan Device dell PC / Samsung Tab Operating System Windows 11/android My Question or Issue Ensure the music stops after a specified duration of 10 minutes for a break and t...
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PlanPremiumCountry DeviceRaspberryOperating SystemLinux My Question or IssueHello,I build a React app using Spotify API and Playback SDK installed on my Raspberry, which is connected to speakers.The player works great, and I can control it from my ph...
Plan Premium Country Device Raspberry Operating System Linux My Question or Issue Hello, I build a React app using Spotify API and Playback SDK installed on my Raspberry, w...
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I made an app using the Spotify API and recently filed an extension request. In the request I included all the scopes that my code uses. These scopes were all approved a few days ago however, when I run my app now, it just shows "illegal scopes" (The...
I made an app using the Spotify API and recently filed an extension request. In the request I included all the scopes that my code uses. These scopes were all approved a few days ago however, when I ...
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A.A.A. Desperately Seeking Testers (and feedback) Microsoft Store link:https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9P2BN72T9JXJ Discord:https://discord.gg/gwY3wVayQJ
A.A.A. Desperately Seeking Testers (and feedback) Microsoft Store link: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9P2BN72T9JXJ Discord: https://discord.gg/gwY3wVayQJ
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I can't find anywhere onhttps://community.spotify.com/a place/thread for developers to showcase their projects, look for tester or feedback. Is it allowed to post applications link here?I think would be nice to be able what other developers are up to...
I can't find anywhere on https://community.spotify.com/ a place/thread for developers to showcase their projects, look for tester or feedback. Is it allowed to post applications link...
Roadie
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I was an Tidal user and i made an inquiry to get bigger buttons for the desktop app and they changed it in few weeks! When you hover over the play button in the music list, you need exactly to hit that button. The biggest fail is the fast forward lin...
I was an Tidal user and i made an inquiry to get bigger buttons for the desktop app and they changed it in few weeks! When you hover over the play button in the music list, you need exactly ...
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I have Premium plan, I'm using Microsoft Power Platform Custom Connector and there Oauth2.0 and Spotify ready made solutions. I have followed the instructions precisely but still I get 401: Permissions missing, no matter which scope I give or any act...
I have Premium plan, I'm using Microsoft Power Platform Custom Connector and there Oauth2.0 and Spotify ready made solutions. I have followed the instructions precisely but still I get 401: Permissio...
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My Question or IssueHello all, quick question about use of the Web API for developers. For background, my roommate and I are Senior Engineers in college, working on our capstone project. Our idea involves using sensors & a camera to collect data abou...
My Question or Issue Hello all, quick question about use of the Web API for developers. For background, my roommate and I are Senior Engineers in college, working on our capstone project. O...
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