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Web API quota updates for Development Mode

Hey everyone, I've created this thread to share some updates to how quotas work for Development Mode apps on the Spotify Web API to help you better organize your projects. We've shared a Blog post that explains everything in detail. Here's the short ...

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Dover

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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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tuftii

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Solved!! Search on track object by tempo/bpm

The Spotify API allows searching for tracks via a multitude of properties, but not tempo. Are there any plans to implement this key into the search endpoint for the track object?I am thinking about building an app to create running playlists and need...

Newbie

The Spotify API allows searching for tracks via a multitude of properties, but not tempo.    Are there any plans to implement this key into the search endpoint for the track object? I am...

JulesLcr

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500 Internal Server Error

When I send post-request /playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks via Google Apps Script Platform, occurs 500 or 502 errors with description: something went wrong or bad gateway. My application works correct in 2 years and dont changes in this part. But last ...

Music Fan

When I send post-request /playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks via Google Apps Script Platform, occurs 500 or 502 errors with description: something went wrong or bad gateway.   My applica...

ashik543

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API Bug
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Tracks not added to Playlist via API

Hi!I am trying to add tracks to my playlist. Even though I receive a 201 from the API and a snapshot_id, the songs are why ever not added.I am currently using n8n for accessing the API. The n8n-spotify-node nor the http node adds the track to the pla...

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Hi! I am trying to add tracks to my playlist. Even though I receive a 201 from the API and a snapshot_id, the songs are why ever not added. I am currently using n8n for accessing the API. The n...

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Solved!! Questions about local files and the API

Hello,A few months ago, I wrote up a personal application for gathering some statistics about my listening. At the time, I didn't have a need to handle local files, but that will likely be changing soon. I have a few questions about local files, but ...

Music Fan

Hello, A few months ago, I wrote up a personal application for gathering some statistics about my listening. At the time, I didn't have a need to handle local files, but that will likely be chan...

AdamusEsq

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Scope changes after token refresh, 403

PlanPremiumCountrySweden DeviceIntel NucOperating SystemUbuntu 22.04 My Question or IssueI have an app that is under extended request quota. It's an app that daily gets a new spotify album id from another service for each user. It then creates (or up...

Music Fan

Plan Premium Country Sweden   Device Intel Nuc Operating System Ubuntu 22.04   My Question or Issue I have an app that is under extended request quota. It's an app that daily get...

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Request for Educational Use of Spotify Audio Previews in UCF Student Capstone Project

My Question or IssueWe are a group of senior Computer Engineering students at the University of Central Florida working on a music trivia web app called "SoundByte" for our Senior Design Capstone.The project is 100% educational/demonstrational, non-c...

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My Question or Issue We are a group of senior Computer Engineering students at the University of Central Florida working on a music trivia web app called "SoundByte" for our Senior Design Capstone. ...

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Request - Get Playlist Basic Info (no tracks) for Spotify Algorithmic Playlists

Prior to the API changes of 2024/11/27, we were able to retrieve basic details (e.g. name, description, image url, etc) along with the tracks for a specified Spotify algorithmic playlist via the "Get Playlist" endpoint. Now it simply returns a "404 R...

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Prior to the API changes of 2024/11/27, we were able to retrieve basic details (e.g. name, description, image url, etc) along with the tracks for a specified Spotify algorithmic playlist via the "Get...

thlucas

Roadie

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submitting a quota extension request - Doesn't work

On Spotify for developers the submitting a quota extension request - Doesn't work. I've tried 3 different computers+incognito, this is not a cache problem.

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On Spotify for developers the submitting a quota extension request - Doesn't work.  I've tried 3 different computers+incognito, this is not a cache problem. 

Ximzend

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I retrieve my phone device ID and a proper token - but there is no error and no song playing.

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceaatt motivate maxOperating SystemAndroid, Windows 10Dev PlatformAndroid Studio (.kts not .js) My Question or IssueI retrieve my phone device ID, a proper token but it is never listed as active .I use kotor for the header Ht...

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  Plan Premium Country USA Device aatt motivate max Operating System Android, Windows 10 Dev Platform Android Studio (.kts not .js)       My Question or Issue I ret...

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Presentation for others with Playback SDK integrated

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceAllOperating SystemAll My Question or IssueSo, kind of a policy/terms question I guess..I am developing a web application that allows presenters to create interactive presentations for family or small groups. The presentation...

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Plan Premium Country   Device All Operating System All   My Question or Issue So, kind of a policy/terms question I guess.. I am developing a web application that allows prese...

ribezaz

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Allowed to have <30s playback of any songs for Premium users in my app?

PlanFree/PremiumCountryOpenOperating SystemAndroid and iOS My Question or IssueMy app would involve 30 or less seconds of playback. However, I want to be able to allow Premium users to get that playback (less than 30s) for all tracks, not just the on...

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Plan Free/Premium Country Open Operating System Android and iOS   My Question or Issue My app would involve 30 or less seconds of playback. However, I want to be able to allow Premium us...

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How often I can update the name and tracks in a playlist (without getting banned)?

I am trying to create a website that allows users to generate a playlist based on their desired mood and genre. For now, all playlists are created and shared from my Spotify account. Eventually, I want to create the playlists on the user's account, b...

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I am trying to create a website that allows users to generate a playlist based on their desired mood and genre. For now, all playlists are created and shared from my Spotify account. Eventually, I wa...

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3rd party access

Hi! With the new Spotify conditions restricting 3rd party apps I am seriously considering changing from Spotify to another streaming platform. This because I’m a musician and love to be able to use apps like ASD (Amazing Slow Downer) and other noteap...

Casual Listener

Hi! With the new Spotify conditions restricting 3rd party apps I am seriously considering changing from Spotify to another streaming platform.  This because I’m a musician and love to be able t...

Geewhizpat

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3rd party
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Leaving Spotify
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How to display all episodes of a Spotify podcast in an embedded iframe?

I have recently embedded a Spotify podcast iframe into my website, but I am only able to see and play the current episode. I would like to display a list of all episodes in the iframe so that my users can access them directly from my site.Has anyone ...

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I have recently embedded a Spotify podcast iframe into my website, but I am only able to see and play the current episode. I would like to display a list of all episodes in the iframe so that my user...

barbaragraver

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Spotify playback from my app

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceiPhone 16/Galaxy S23 My Question or IssueHello, I'm interested in playing 30 second previews in my app from Spotify. I can use preview links just fine but am wondering if this is the right way to go copyright wise. They ...

Newbie

Plan Premium Country Canada Device iPhone 16/Galaxy S23   My Question or Issue Hello, I'm interested in playing 30 second previews in my app from Spotify. I can use preview links just fi...

Ximzend

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Innovative AI Feature Proposal

My name is Rachit Joshi I'm from Bangalore, india i am an engineer student of 1st year , and I’m passionate about enhancing the music listening experience through technology. I would like to share an idea that could add significant value to your plat...

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  My name is Rachit Joshi I'm from Bangalore, india i am an engineer student of 1st year , and I’m passionate about enhancing the music listening experience through technology. I would like to...

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spotify embed only streams a preview clip of less than 30 seconds at mobile devices.

i have created an app which uses spotify connection then i add spotify iframe to play songs at my app. but spotify embed only streams a preview clip of less than 30 seconds at mobile devices. how can i solve this issue? is there any possible way to p...

Visitor

i have created an app which uses spotify connection then i add spotify iframe to play songs at my app. but spotify embed only streams a preview clip of less than 30 seconds at mobile devices. how can...

Ximzend

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"iframe"
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"Spotify Policies"
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Spotify API/Oauth -- "Login with Spotify For Artists"?

Hi there -- I'm working on a project using the Spotify API (among others), and a big piece of it is verifying that a user signing up as a Spotify Artist is who they say they are. Spotify's API absolutely offers the ability to log in via Oauth, but ne...

Casual Listener

Hi there -- I'm working on a project using the Spotify API (among others), and a big piece of it is verifying that a user signing up as a Spotify Artist is who they say they are. Spotify's ...

ssdev

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How to Retrieve Artist ID for Authorized Spotify OAuth Users

Hello Spotify Developer Community,I hope this message finds you well. I have been working on implementing the Spotify OAuth web API and have successfully authorized users on my platform. However, I'm currently facing a challenge when it comes to retr...

Casual Listener

Hello Spotify Developer Community, I hope this message finds you well. I have been working on implementing the Spotify OAuth web API and have successfully authorized users on my platform. However, I...

ssdev

Casual Listener

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"Artist verification"
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Potential Security Vulnerability in Latest Spotify Linux Client

# Potential Security Vulnerability in Latest Spotify Linux ClientSearch git repo: CuB3y0nd/spotify-core-dumps## EnvironmentCheck `environment_info` file in my repo. ## SummarySpotify reproducibly crashes with a segmentation fault on Arch Linux. The c...

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# Potential Security Vulnerability in Latest Spotify Linux Client Search git repo: CuB3y0nd/spotify-core-dumps ## Environment Check `environment_info` file in my repo.   ## Summary S...

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Denial of Service
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