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Refresh token expiration: discussion thread

Hey everyone, I've created this thread to provide more insight on an upcoming change to how refresh tokens work for apps on the Spotify Web API. We've shared a blog post that explains what's changing and why. The short version: refresh tokens will no...

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February 2026 Spotify for Developers update: 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 that explains what’s changing and why. Please use this thread...

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Unable to Authorize Users with iOS SDK - NSCocoaErrorDomain Code=3840

My Question or Issue I am using one of the earliest version of the Spotify iOS SDK that doesn't use the app remote calls. Most recently, my app users are no longer able to be authorized. Once their session and token are expired and an attempt to rene...

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My Question or Issue   I am using one of the earliest version of the Spotify iOS SDK that doesn't use the app remote calls. Most recently, my app users are no longer able to be authorized. Onc...

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Playing menu bar disappear while connected with smart earphones or spkrs

When connect to smart earphones or speakers, the playback bar disappear, therefore there are simultaneous interruptions connected to smart earphones.

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When connect to smart earphones or speakers, the playback bar disappear, therefore there are simultaneous interruptions connected to smart earphones.

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Connecting people with music

messaging with my contact and listening same music at same time with two or more person, this feature if added even more attractive

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messaging with my contact and listening same music at same time with two or more person, this feature if added even more attractive   

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Is there any working example how to modify user playlists from command line?

I'm trying to write a simple script that will make a playlist and add all tracks by specific artist (from all albums) to this playlist.For my code I'm using ruby and rspotify library, and it should be generally something like: playlist = RSpotify::Us...

Gig Goer

I'm trying to write a simple script that will make a playlist and add all tracks by specific artist (from all albums) to this playlist. For my code I'm using ruby and rspotify library, and it should...

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player problem

I found that the player provided by the current sdk does not monitor the playback status of the current song. How do I know when the current song is finished playing? Is there any other way to monitor it?

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I found that the player provided by the current sdk does not monitor the playback status of the current song. How do I know when the current song is finished playing? Is there any other way to monito...

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Help with App Use Case

The app I am developing creates a simple audio wave of specific frequency and then user's choice of music is overlayed on top of this audio wave via Spotify Android SDK. The app is part of a research project aimed at providing treatment to people suf...

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The app I am developing creates a simple audio wave of specific frequency and then user's choice of music is overlayed on top of this audio wave via Spotify Android SDK. The app is part of a research...

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Meeting the Design Guidelines from Unity

Plan : FreeCountry: US Device28 PlatformsOperating SystemUnity My Question or Issue I have a question about meeting the Spotify DESIGN GUIDELINES for building 3rd party apps. My Spotify App runs in Unity. To further complicate things,Unity runs on 28...

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  Plan : Free Country: US   Device 28 Platforms Operating System Unity   My Question or Issue   I have a question about meeting the Spotify DESIGN GUIDELINES for buildi...

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Can someone please help me with my music app?

Im building app app and i want to use Spotify's API. I can show you the project if you're happy to get onboard.

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Im building app app and i want to use Spotify's API. I can show you the project if you're happy to get onboard.     

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{"error":"unsupported_grant_type","error_description":"grant_type parameter is missing"} for Spotify

Using Spotify Documentation for Client Credential Flow (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/general/guides/authorization/client-credentials/)I was able to create an API request in javascript:function getoAuth () { const client_id = id; const ...

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Using Spotify Documentation for Client Credential Flow (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/general/guides/authorization/client-credentials/) I was able to create an API request in javascrip...

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Developer Policy 3.4 Clarification

The developer policy 3.4 says:Do not create any product or service which includes any non-interactive internet webcasting service. For example, you can’t create an application which plays content from a single source to several simultaneous listeners...

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The developer policy 3.4 says: Do not create any product or service which includes any non-interactive internet webcasting service. For example, you can’t create an application which plays content f...

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Accessing audio streams for audio DSP processing

Hi,I have developed an audio DSP algorithm for enhancing audio for the hearing impaired. The feedback I've had so far is that it greatly improves the experience for listeners.I'm exploring the possibilities of extending the reach of the algorithm int...

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Hi, I have developed an audio DSP algorithm for enhancing audio for the hearing impaired.  The feedback I've had so far is that it greatly improves the experience for listeners. I'm exploring ...

lucasoldi

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looking for spotify specification json

hi all, im looking for the specification json file, for reference this github's api specifications. (https://github.com/OAI/OpenAPI-Specification/blob/main/schemas/v2.0/schema.json)i've found this but its not in json form (https://github.com/spotify/...

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  hi all,  im looking for the specification json file, for reference this github's api specifications. (https://github.com/OAI/OpenAPI-Specification/blob/main/schemas/v2.0/schema.json) i...

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Spotify embed

Can I use the voice command functionality for Spotify embed in my app that I am building for commercial purpose?

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Can I use the voice command functionality for Spotify embed in my app that I am building for commercial purpose?

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how to know if my song is featured in a editorial playlist with using API

Hello I'm Kensuke from Japan.Is there any way to know if my song is in a editorial playlist with using API?I can do this by searching my song's track id in each playlist ids getting from category's playlist, but it takes long time.I'd like to know th...

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Hello I'm Kensuke from Japan. Is there any way to know if my song is in a editorial playlist with using API? I can do this by searching my song's track id in each playlist ids getting from category...

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Removing User Access to Application

I am developing a programing integrating the Spotify web API in a school project. After reading the guidelines provided by Spotify it has become evident that there needs to be an easy way for the user to opt out of using the application, removing our...

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I am developing a programing integrating the Spotify web API in a school project. After reading the guidelines provided by Spotify it has become evident that there needs to be an easy way for the use...

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"Get User's Saved Tracks" is inaccurate

Plan: PremiumCountry: NA My Issue:My Spotify currently has a few new liked songs. The image below shows those songs. When I call "https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/tracks" I get the following response: https://pastebin.com/4N6JLtAd.There are a few discre...

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Plan: Premium Country: NA   My Issue: My Spotify currently has a few new liked songs. The image below shows those songs.   When I call "https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/tracks" I g...

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Solved!! API Get a Playlist's Items - Incorrect tracks

Plan - PremiumCountry - UKDevice - Levono laptopOperating System - Windows 10Category: API - Get a Playlist's ItemsCode: GET https://api.spotify.cm/v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracksMy Question or IssueI'm trying to extract the list of tracks from one...

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Plan - Premium Country - UK Device - Levono laptop Operating System - Windows 10 Category: API - Get a Playlist's Items Code: GET https://api.spotify.cm/v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/trac...

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Urgent. Transferring the app (Client ID and API keys) to another account

Hello. Today Spotify announced that it is going to completely shutdown services in Russia on Apr, 11. How may I transfer the app to another non-Russian account to ensure its functioning? Or shutdown will not affect API access for apps registered with...

Gig Goer

Hello. Today Spotify announced that it is going to completely shutdown services in Russia on Apr, 11. How may I transfer the app to another non-Russian account to ensure its functioning? Or shutdown ...

alexantenna

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do i need node Js in order to use the Spotify Api

i tried to fetch from the Spotify Api today using the Built in Fetch() in the browser it didn't work i got Error there was not Even a Response when I tried to fetch using Axios which is built on node js as I understand , it worked Fine does that mean...

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i tried to fetch from the Spotify Api today using the Built in Fetch() in the browser  it didn't work i got Error there was not Even a Response  when I tried to fetch using Axios which is ...

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