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Updating the Criteria for Web API Extended Access

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...

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Using a Spotify API with C++

Hello, I want to use a spotify API for a class project, but the class requires me to use C++. Is this possible to do?

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Hello, I want to use a spotify API for a class project, but the class requires me to use C++. Is this possible to do?   

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Request for "Type of Object by ID" API Endpoint

I would like to request an API endpoint that allows you to submit an ID (or multiple IDs) and returns what type of object (eg. Album, Track, Playlist, etc) that ID refers to. As far as I'm aware this is not currently possible, and it would help me bu...

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I would like to request an API endpoint that allows you to submit an ID (or multiple IDs) and returns what type of object (eg. Album, Track, Playlist, etc) that ID refers to. As far as I'm aware this...

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Solved!! tracks with multiple ids

PlanPremiumCountryUSA While going through my history and saved lists I found many instances where song have multiple ids associated even if they are from the same album and artist. For example:7oK9VyNzrYvRFo7nQEYkWN Mr. Brightside Hot Fuss003vvx7Niy0...

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  Plan Premium Country USA   While going through my history and saved lists I found many instances where song have multiple ids associated even if they are from the same album and art...

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use Spotify API for Tiktok-like app

Hi there,I'm building my Tiktok-like SDK, which I sell as a company. We do a video editing SDK, basically, so I'm interested if it is possible to use Spotify songs for that. If so, who can I talk to discuss commercial questions?

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Hi there, I'm building my Tiktok-like SDK, which I sell as a company. We do a video editing SDK, basically, so I'm interested if it is possible to use Spotify songs for that. If so, who can I talk...

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Solved!! Eleven Table Tennis: Spotify Integration

Hello,I am the developer behind Eleven Table Tennis. It is a virtual reality table tennis simulator. Many of my users have requested spotify integration in our game. Is this possible, and if so, what are the next steps? -Roman

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Hello, I am the developer behind Eleven Table Tennis. It is a virtual reality table tennis simulator. Many of my users have requested spotify integration in our game. Is this possible, and if so, wh...

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Why can't I use the SDK on Android OS.11

I want to use Spotify SDK on Android OS.11, but I get an "com.spotify.android.appremote.api.error.CouldNotFindSpotifyApp" error on the first connect and I can't use it.I have the Spotify app installed.I have the same version installed on my Android O...

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I want to use Spotify SDK on Android OS.11, but I get an "com.spotify.android.appremote.api.error.CouldNotFindSpotifyApp" error on the first connect and I can't use it. I have the Spotify app instal...

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Album available markets not matching tracks

Hello, I have a weird issue with two albums which available_markets lists all 92 countries. But when taking a closer look at each album's track list only 1 or 2 songs are really available for 92 markets, all others are only available for 1 market. sp...

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Hello,  I have a weird issue with two albums which available_markets lists all 92 countries. But when taking a closer look at each album's track list only 1 or 2 songs are really available fo...

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iOS SDK: Don't call playerStateDidChange for unidentified events. Add event types.

The iOS SDK works great for simple applications. The demo app, for example, is infallible. The album art and other album information changes in-place when the playback state is updated. Add a simple print to playerstateDidChange with the song title a...

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The iOS SDK works great for simple applications. The demo app, for example, is infallible. The album art and other album information changes in-place when the playback state is updated. Add a simple ...

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Web Playback SDK Set Current Track

Dear Spotify, would it be possible to add a method to the Web Playback SDK / API to locally set the current playback track / state, similar to the Web API "Player/Play" endpoint but to be able to do it locally? I'm developing a Web App that allows pe...

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Dear Spotify, would it be possible to add a method to the Web Playback SDK / API to locally set the current playback track / state, similar to the Web API "Player/Play" endpoint but to be able to do ...

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Web API: Missing feature to search for multiple tracks,artist per request

I just wrote a detailed and outlined 'article' detailing the problem. But an 'unexpected error occurred'. The fact of the matter is, as stated in the title. I cannot find a way to search for multiple tracks or artists with one request. Please tell me...

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I just wrote a detailed and outlined 'article' detailing the problem. But an 'unexpected error occurred'. The fact of the matter is, as stated in the title.  I cannot find a way to search for m...

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recently played API not updating

Premium plan USA Windows 10 As of this morning 10/23/2020 EST the recently played tracks API is not updating and it is stuck on the yesterdays night last track I listened to. Is this a normal occurrence? I am developing an app that needs to keep trac...

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Premium plan USA Windows 10   As of this morning 10/23/2020 EST the recently played tracks API is not updating and it is stuck on the yesterdays night last track I listened to. Is this a norma...

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Can I use the API for an app with a game-like feature for non-commercial school project?

The Spotify API Terms of Service states: c. Games and trivia quizzes. Unless you receive Spotify’s written approval, you shall not use the Spotify Platform to incorporate Spotify Content into any game functionality (including trivia quizzes). I was w...

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The Spotify API Terms of Service states:   c. Games and trivia quizzes. Unless you receive Spotify’s written approval, you shall not use the Spotify Platform to incorporate Spotify Content int...

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Restrictions: explicit using client credentials

Since recently, when using an access token obtained via the client credentials flows, using the v1/tracks/{id} Endpoint for a song which is marked as explicit returns the following data when supplying a market parameter: Spoiler (Highlight to read).....

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Since recently, when using an access token obtained via the client credentials flows, using the v1/tracks/{id} Endpoint for a song which is marked as explicit returns the following data whe...

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Web API: Endpoint /search returns different values for "total" although the query is identical

PlanFree CountryGermany My Question or IssueThe curl command: curl -X "GET" "https://api.spotify.com/v1/search?q=Ope&type=artist&market=US&limit=10&offset=0" -H "Accept: application/json" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -H "Authorization: Bearer ...

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Plan Free   Country Germany   My Question or Issue The curl command:   curl -X "GET" "https://api.spotify.com/v1/search?q=Ope&type=artist&market=US&limit=10&of...

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Web API: Endpoint /search returns a URL for "next" that leads to 404

PlanFree CountryGermany My Question or IssuePlease see the following curl command: curl -X "GET" "https://api.spotify.com/v1/search?q=Ope&type=artist&limit=40&offset=1960" -H "Accept: application/json" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -H "Authoriz...

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Plan Free   Country Germany   My Question or Issue Please see the following curl command:   curl -X "GET" "https://api.spotify.com/v1/search?q=Ope&type=artist&limit=40...

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Leak of client_id and client_secret

Hi folks!What could a hacker do with client_id and client_secret?Could the attacker benefit from this access?

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Hi folks! What could a hacker do with client_id and client_secret? Could the attacker benefit from this access?

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Solved!! Time capsule playlist

Is it possible to access the new Time Capsule playlist through the Web API? I do not see it listed under the /browse endpoints or the user's playlists at /me/playlists.Thanks,Nick

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Is it possible to access the new Time Capsule playlist through the Web API? I do not see it listed under the /browse endpoints or the user's playlists at /me/playlists. Thanks, Nick

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What legally counts as synchronization of music?

As the Developer Terms of Service state, an app utilizing Spotify Services / Content may not synchronize music to "visual media", such as videos and slideshows. So obviously, things like adding a soundtrack to a movie are out of the question. What I ...

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As the Developer Terms of Service state, an app utilizing Spotify Services / Content may not synchronize music to "visual media", such as videos and slideshows. So obviously, things like adding a sou...

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Superuser Contribution [Web API] recommendations not returned for genre seeds

As of the last couple of hours the recommendations endpoint isn't returning tracks related to genre seeds.example request: https://api.spotify.com/v1/recommendations?seed_artists=&seed_genres=rock&seed_tracks=&limit=20&market=GBexample response: {"tr...

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As of the last couple of hours the recommendations endpoint isn't returning tracks related to genre seeds. example request: https://api.spotify.com/v1/recommendations?seed_artists=&seed_gen...

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