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/playlists API Endpoint Issue Fixed

We wanted to provide an update regarding issues identified in the “/playlists” API endpoints. We have investigated the reported concerns of null results appearing in responses and have fixed the behaviour in the “/me/playlists” and “/users/{user_id}/...

  • Spotify
  • Spotify
  • AdrienCompDev
  • Casual Listener
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  • Possible Bug
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Superuser Contribution Amazon Echo name changed to some serial number

PlanPremiumCountryHungaryDeviceAmazon Echo Dot 3genOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSince yesterday when I request the available devices via API Reference, I receive this: "id": "d0e0c8da-1a4b-4b72-b7ff-4f089fd41d92","is_active": true,"...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country Hungary Device Amazon Echo Dot 3gen Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Since yesterday when I request the available devices via API Reference, I re...
  • ohej
  • Spotify
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  • 62 replies
  • 13 likes
  • Amazon
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Difficult questions about commercial use

For example, if a user who has purchased a tool that can control playback obtains an API key and assigns that key to a product, will that lead to commercial use?

  • Casual Listener
  • For example, if a user who has purchased a tool that can control playback obtains an API key and assigns that key to a product, will that lead to commercial use?
  • cubezeero
  • Casual Listener
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[Web API issue] 500 Server Error when PUT /playlists/{id}/tracks

The following API request causes an Internal Server Error (500 status code):PUT https://api.spotify.com/v1/playlists/2NQ82tb1NoHzC2XuKZqnzk/tracks?uris=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A38xxS4lwZuQTnM0OQLNvoa{ "range_start": 0, "snapshot_id": "NDIsMzBjNmMwYzUyNzI...

  • Regular
  • The following API request causes an Internal Server Error (500 status code): PUT https://api.spotify.com/v1/playlists/2NQ82tb1NoHzC2XuKZqnzk/tracks?uris=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A38xxS4lwZuQTnM0OQLN...
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[Web API issue] Episode object has "restriction" property instead of "restrictions"

According to the API documentation, the episode object may contain a property called "restrictions" (plural), but in fact, this property is "restriction" (singular). See screenshot for an example. This mismatch should be documented. Client applicatio...

  • Regular
  • According to the API documentation, the episode object may contain a property called "restrictions" (plural), but in fact, this property is "restriction" (singular). See screenshot for an example. Th...
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[Web API issue] Show object has total_episodes property (not defined in docs)

show objects returned in API responses have a total_episodes property, which is not even mentioned in the documentation. I would suggest documenting it, so that developers and end users can leverage it. The definition of the show object that I'm refe...

  • Regular
  • show objects returned in API responses have a total_episodes property, which is not even mentioned in the documentation. I would suggest documenting it, so that developers and end users can leverage ...
  • 468 Views
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[Web API issue] Track object has inconsistencies w.r.t. API documentation

Sometimes, track objects returned in API responses present two properties, primary_color and video_thumbnail, which are not even mentioned in the documentation. They should be documented, so that end users and developers can leverage them. The defini...

  • Regular
  • Sometimes, track objects returned in API responses present two properties, primary_color and video_thumbnail, which are not even mentioned in the documentation. They should be documented, s...
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[Web API issue] Playlist object has inconsistencies w.r.t. API documentation

The playlist object does not follow the format specified in the API documentation. The playlist object is defined here:https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/#/operations/get-playlistAt least, the following endpoints are affect...

  • Regular
  • The playlist object does not follow the format specified in the API documentation.   The playlist object is defined here: https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/#/opera...
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[API] Get Multiple Playlist Snapshot IDs

Snapshot IDs are great to determine if a playlist has changed before fetching the full playlist. However, as there is no Get Multiple Playlists endpoint they still need to be called one by one to check if there has been a change to that individual pl...

  • Music Fan
  • Snapshot IDs are great to determine if a playlist has changed before fetching the full playlist. However, as there is no Get Multiple Playlists endpoint they still need to be called one by one to che...
  • tomjaimz
  • Spotify Legend
  • 1088 Views
  • 5 replies
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SDK connects, but with null state. Unclear 403 error when trying to sync.

Been working on a Spotify app in React and have an SDK component that acts as a player. It was working all day, now it connects but returns a null state when I call the 'player_state_changed' listener or getCurrentState() method. I tried playing musi...

  • Casual Listener
  • Been working on a Spotify app in React and have an SDK component that acts as a player. It was working all day, now it connects but returns a null state when I call the 'player_state_changed' listene...
  • yipyip2
  • Casual Listener
  • 1129 Views
  • 3 replies
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  • sdk react 403
  • 1129 Views
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Podcast episode search API not searching episode descriptions

Hi, I'm using the podcast search API (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/#/operations/search) and noticed that the results only search the podcast episode title and not the episode descriptions. Am I using the API incorrect...

  • Newbie
  • Hi,   I'm using the podcast search API (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/#/operations/search) and noticed that the results only search the podcast episode title an...
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PAID PROJECT WITH PERMANENT LINK TO SPOTIFY

Hello, here’s my question: I’m starting a project that includes a link to spotify. (the use of this project won’t be free, it will have a cost) My users will need to have access to all yr library, using that link, with no expiry date. Is that possibl...

  • Newbie
  • Hello,   here’s my question:   I’m starting a project that includes a link to spotify. (the use of this project won’t be free, it will have a cost)   My users will need to have a...
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Solved!! How to modify the spotify application?

Hello.How is it possible to modify the spotify android application?I want to open the source code, apply changes, them compile it back into a standard android apk.If that is not possible, than tell me what is possible? Maybe create some addon or plug...

  • Regular
  • Hello. How is it possible to modify the spotify android application? I want to open the source code, apply changes, them compile it back into a standard android apk. If that is not possible, than ...
  • illMonk1122
  • Newbie
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  • Modify app
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Scope Extension Approved, but still getting Illegal scope

I had an app approved for Quota Extension, but when I submitted the application I forgot the playlist-modify-public scope (which I had used along with other scopes during development).Once I realized the issue I submitted a scope extension for the mi...

  • Music Fan
  • I had an app approved for Quota Extension, but when I submitted the application I forgot the playlist-modify-public scope (which I had used along with other scopes during development). Once I...
  • Cuever
  • Newbie
  • 2071 Views
  • 3 replies
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Superuser Contribution Certomato login with single user loop

Hi, I’m try to sign up to certomato in order to get the latter version of the eSDK but I end up in a single sign in loop. It always states ‘your group uses single sign-on’, so select ok and enter my password and it goes back to the start. Our product...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I’m try to sign up to certomato in order to get the latter version of the eSDK but I end up in a single sign in loop. It always states ‘your group uses single sign-on’, so select ok and enter my ...
  • ohej
  • Spotify
  • 577 Views
  • 3 replies
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  • esdk
  • 577 Views
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Permissions granting WebView stopped working

PlanFree/PremiumCountryAnyDeviceAndroid custom hardwareOperating SystemAndroid 7 w/o Google Play My Question or IssueWe have a custom built hardware running on Android 7 without Google Play. On some of our device versions we still have the old com.an...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Free/Premium Country Any Device Android custom hardware Operating System Android 7 w/o Google Play   My Question or Issue We have a custom built hardware running on Android ...
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    SDK issue's
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Afilliate links and Spotify API

through SPOTIFY DEVELOPER POLICY Section III-12. Can I use "affiliate links" and "Spotify top items" together on one app? (the app isn't for only commercial product offers)

  • Newbie
  • through SPOTIFY DEVELOPER POLICY Section III-12. Can I use "affiliate links" and "Spotify top items" together on one app? (the app isn't for only commercial product offers)
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  • Discussion
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Solved!! Can I get the full audio from spotify api or the widget

Hi Everyone, I have connected the spotify API with adalo and all good! But I get a 30 seconds audio for that song and not getting the full audio. And I tried the widget too but same. Is there any way to get the full audio? Thank you

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi Everyone,   I have connected the spotify API with adalo and all good! But I get a 30 seconds audio for that song and not getting the full audio. And I tried the widget too but same. Is ther...
  • tomjaimz
  • Spotify Legend
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Share access with my teammates

I'm building a spotify app on behalf of a company and don't want the app to be solely tied to my personal account (what if I left my job?). Is there any way to add other collaborators or share access with another teammate? I'm not seeing any

  • Newbie
  • I'm building a spotify app on behalf of a company and don't want the app to be solely tied to my personal account (what if I left my job?). Is there any way to add other collaborators or share access...
  • Hubo
  • Community Legend
  • 351 Views
  • 1 replies
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Superuser Contribution Could not submit my app to developer showcase

Hi all, When I try to submit my app to developer showcase page nothing happens. I fill all the information on the popup page and when I click the send button there is not any response or error. Is there anyone that has information about this? Many th...

  • Visitor
  • Hi all,    When I try to submit my app to developer showcase page nothing happens. I fill all the information on the popup page and when I click the send button there is not any response ...
  • Bob111188
  • Visitor
  • 3158 Views
  • 16 replies
  • 7 likes
  • developer showcase
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"Current User's Recently Played Tracks" before param not working as expected

Hi Spotify Developers!I am the maintainer of http://github.com/wittydeveloper/spotify-graphql/ client and I am currently implementing a tool using the Spotify API "Current User's Recently Played Tracks" endpoint: https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player/...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi Spotify Developers! I am the maintainer of http://github.com/wittydeveloper/spotify-graphql/ client and I am currently implementing a tool using the Spotify API "Current User's Recent...
  • SamarthPurani
  • Newbie
  • 4061 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 8 likes
  • recently-played
  • 4061 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 8 likes