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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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  • lukens
  • Music Fan
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Spotify Architecture

Hey guys, I'm doing my masters and I doing a report on Spotify Architecture, current and previous. Its a bit hard finding information on the subject, if any one can help would be much appreciated.Thanks.

  • Visitor
  • Hey guys, I'm doing my masters and I doing a report on Spotify Architecture, current and previous. Its a bit hard finding information on the subject, if any one can help would be much appreciate...
  • kinkykankles
  • Newbie
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  • Architecture
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Spotify Streamdeck plugin

With the new Spotify Developer API update you have nuked the system so people cannot use custom plugins for there elgato streamdecks to control there playlists and music it's a absolute joke how u just ruin stuff for people.PlanFree/PremiumCountryUni...

  • Visitor
  • With the new Spotify Developer API update you have nuked the system so people cannot use custom plugins for there elgato streamdecks to control there playlists and music it's a absolute joke how u ju...
  • nightauthor
  • Casual Listener
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  • API Access
    API Endpoint
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Click names of band members to see other projects they are involved with.

When viewing an artist / Band. There is an info column on the right side. I think you should be able to click the names of the band members to be able to see any projects they've been involved in. This interaction could be positive for both creators ...

  • Visitor
  • When viewing an artist / Band. There is an info column on the right side. I think you should be able to click the names of the band members to be able to see any projects they've been involved in. Th...
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  • Interactive member names
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Recently Played History

I'm using the Spotify API and sending get requests for recently played tracks and the responses I am getting are not up to date with the songs I have recently listened to. I am getting songs that I played yesterday despite having played many songs af...

  • Visitor
  • I'm using the Spotify API and sending get requests for recently played tracks and the responses I am getting are not up to date with the songs I have recently listened to. I am getting songs that I p...
  • dxkyy
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  • Possible Bug
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Get Track API Revision Request

My Question or IssueSince the major Web API update, basic track metadata such as BPM/Tempo, Key, and Scale remains inaccessible. While I understand the importance of prioritizing security and data control, these particular attributes seem fundamental...

  • Casual Listener
  • My Question or Issue Since the major Web API update, basic track metadata such as BPM/Tempo, Key, and Scale remains inaccessible. While I understand the importance of prioritizing security and data ...
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Frustrated to use Spotify API

I made a web app using the Spotify API to showcase my portfolio as a frontend developer. My CV and portfolio were all set with this web app, which was working perfectly. However, during a recent job interview, when I proudly showcased my project, it ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I made a web app using the Spotify API to showcase my portfolio as a frontend developer. My CV and portfolio were all set with this web app, which was working perfectly. However, during a recent job ...
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Using the Spotipy library to play songs on my pc fails and makes current playing song dissapear

When I use my Raspberry Pi to send a sp.playback_start request, if there is curently a song playing, it will stop that song and if there is a song loaded on the bottem playback bar, it will make the song dissapear.

  • Casual Listener
  • When I use my Raspberry Pi to send a sp.playback_start request, if there is curently a song playing, it will stop that song and if there is a song loaded on the bottem playback bar, it will make the ...
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  • Possible Bug
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Solved!! Web Api

Can i integrate other streaming services such as tidal, apple music, etc alongside in my web app by the name "beatfeedback"? or is there any kind of restrictions that i don't know of?

  • Newbie
  • Can i integrate other streaming services such as tidal, apple music, etc alongside in my web app by the name "beatfeedback"? or is there any kind of restrictions that i don't know of?
  • Ximzend
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Developer Policy Section 3.13

Can we get some more clarification on what the Developer Policy Section 3.13 means? If I wanted to see my top artists, for example, would that be prohibited? 'Do not analyze the Spotify Content or the Spotify Service for any purpose, including withou...

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  • Can we get some more clarification on what the Developer Policy Section 3.13 means? If I wanted to see my top artists, for example, would that be prohibited?   'Do not analyze the Spotify Cont...
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No way to distinguish between saved podcasts and audiobooks in Get User's Saved Shows API endpoint

PlanPremiumCountryUS My Question or Issue Using the Web API in the US, if I call the Get User's Saved Shows API endpoint, it returns both my saved podcasts (shows) and audiobooks. The audiobooks appear like podcasts and their "episodes" are chapters ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country US   My Question or Issue   Using the Web API in the US, if I call the Get User's Saved Shows API endpoint, it returns both my saved podcasts (shows) and au...
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  • Feature Request
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Redirect URI with mixed server and client sides

PlanPremium Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello! I have a question about the TypeScript SDK that Spotify provides.I saw that I have the option to use mixed server and client side authorization for the user, which is exactly what I ne...

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  • Plan Premium   Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hello! 😄 I have a question about the TypeScript SDK that Spotify provides. I saw that I have the option to use mi...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution null values when using "Get Current User's Playlists" endpoint

I was testing my application that uses the "Get Current User's Playlists" Spotify Web API endpoint and when parsing the JSON response, my application broke. I looked into it and saw null values (playlists) in the "items" key from the JSON response. T...

  • Newbie
  • I was testing my application that uses the "Get Current User's Playlists" Spotify Web API endpoint and when parsing the JSON response, my application broke. I looked into it and saw null values (play...
  • LambertSpot
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Superuser Contribution PHP Example -> Spotify Player with Web API

Hello,where can i find a simple PHP example to build / create a Spotify Player into a Website using die Web API?I want create1. a simple Button for playing one song2. a little player for multiple songs -> loading per songIDs thank you

  • Casual Listener
  • Hello, where can i find a simple PHP example to build / create a Spotify Player into a Website using die Web API? I want create 1. a simple Button for playing one song 2. a little player for mu...
  • LambertSpot
  • Spotify
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  • Web API with PHP
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Solved!! Try to access featured-playlists endpoint

oday, I tried accessing the endpoint:https://api.spotify.com/v1/browse/featured-playlists?locale=id_ID&country=ID×tamp=2024-12-05T05%3A48%3A37.223154&limit=50&offset=0However, the response was:{ "error": { "status": 404, "message": "Not Found" }}The ...

  • Casual Listener
  • oday, I tried accessing the endpoint: https://api.spotify.com/v1/browse/featured-playlists?locale=id_ID&country=ID&timestamp=2024-12-05T05%3A48%3A37.223154&limit=50&offset=0 However...
  • pramono
  • Casual Listener
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  • featured playlist
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Song dissapears from the bottom playback bar when trying to switch the song using Spotify's API

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.DeviceHP Laptop 15-dy2xxx, Raspberry Pi 3BOperating SystemWindows 11, Raspberry Pi OS My Question or IssueWhen I use my Raspberry Pi to send an API song change request, if there is currently a song playing, it will stop that son...

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  • Plan Premium Country U.S. Device HP Laptop 15-dy2xxx, Raspberry Pi 3B Operating System Windows 11, Raspberry Pi OS   My Question or Issue When I use my Raspberry Pi to send an API song...
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  • Possible Bug
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Can i get the most heard song&artist from the last week/month?

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueCan i get the most heard song&artist from the last week/month?im pretty new to coding using A...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Can i g...
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Spotify Toolbar for Windows

Can we get a Spotify toolbar in windows taskbar?My Windows taskbar containing music controls will be more practical.Instead of keeping the app open in a separate window, I won't need to switch between my apps to change tracks, and I'll always be able...

  • Newbie
  • Can we get a Spotify toolbar in windows taskbar? My Windows taskbar containing music controls will be more practical. Instead of keeping the app open in a separate window, I won't need to switch be...
  • Bothbelong
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Podcast Embed for Show / Podcast displays Oldest Episode instead of Latest

Podcast Embed for Show displays Oldest Episode instead of LatestThe Embed for a Show / Podcast now displays the Oldest Episode for a Podcast instead of the Latest Episode, not sure when this change occurred but it would have been at least a week ago ...

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  • Roadie
  • Podcast Embed for Show displays Oldest Episode instead of Latest The Embed for a Show / Podcast now displays the Oldest Episode for a Podcast instead of the Latest Episode, not sure when this change...
  • daayala
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Need direct contact

Hola, soy un estudiante de 21 años y estoy desarrollando un proyecto innovador enfocado en mejorar la personalización de la experiencia del usuario promedio, lo cual podría aportar un gran valor a Spotify. Me gustaría tener la oportunidad de comparti...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hola, soy un estudiante de 21 años y estoy desarrollando un proyecto innovador enfocado en mejorar la personalización de la experiencia del usuario promedio, lo cual podría aportar un gran valor a Sp...
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  • Feature Request
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