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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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Kumkwat

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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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Request for Application Review and Clarification on preview_url Availability (All preview_url Return

Dear Spotify Team,I hope you're doing well.We would like to kindly request an update regarding the review status of our submitted application. We are eager to move forward and ensure that our integration aligns with Spotify’s platform requirements.Ad...

Visitor

Dear Spotify Team, I hope you're doing well. We would like to kindly request an update regarding the review status of our submitted application. We are eager to move forward and ensure that our int...

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Question on Spotify Data & Third-Party Generative AI

My Discord bot, "Hershey ," which displays Spotify stats and includes some AI-powered text generation features, had its request for extended quota declined.The reason given was, "Do not use the Spotify Platform or any Spotify Content to train a machi...

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My Discord bot, "Hershey 🎷," which displays Spotify stats and includes some AI-powered text generation features, had its request for extended quota declined. The reason given was, "Do not...

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Invalid redirect url validation

The redirect url validation when creating a new app on spotify developer portal does not work correctly for loopback addresses. In particular, it breaks if the rest of the url has a `-` in it. For instance, it does not accept http://127.0.0.1:8100/se...

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The redirect url validation when creating a new app on spotify developer portal does not work correctly for loopback addresses. In particular, it breaks if the rest of the url has a `-` in it. &nbsp...

MrGenis

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Possible Bug
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User management

I've recently developed a website that integrates with the Spotify API, allowing users to authenticate with their Spotify accounts and search for songs. I'm now ready to share the site with others, but I'm running into an issue with user management. ...

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I've recently developed a website that integrates with the Spotify API, allowing users to authenticate with their Spotify accounts and search for songs. I'm now ready to share the site with others, b...

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Solved!! 403 Error When Calling /v1/audio-features Despite Valid Access Token

PlanPremium Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI'm building a Flask app that analyzes a user's music personality using Spotify Web API. I use the Authorization Code Flow to get an access token and fetch the user’s top tracks, then try to ...

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Plan Premium   Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I'm building a Flask app that analyzes a user's music personality using Spotify Web API. I use the Authorization Cod...

Adrien0010

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Superuser Contribution Increasing security requirements for integration with Spotify Web API

Hey all, we’re making some changes to the Spotify Web API. To improve security, we are planning to remove support for two ways of integrating with Spotify that have been replaced with more secure alternatives. Please check the Spotify for Developers ...

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  Hey all, we’re making some changes to the Spotify Web API. To improve security, we are planning to remove support for two ways of integrating with Spotify that have been replaced with more s...

alinarizwan

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Help understanding quota extension rejection for my portfolio project

Hi,I’m building a feature in my portfolio website integrating Spotify to show what I’m currently listening to. The idea is to have a small player displaying the current song data, and also allow users to:Search for songs using a search barAdd tracks ...

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Hi, I’m building a feature in my portfolio website integrating Spotify to show what I’m currently listening to. The idea is to have a small player displaying the current song data, an...

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How get access to token

Hello everyone!How wa can get access token from https://open.spotify.com/get_access_token ?

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Hello everyone! How wa can get access token from https://open.spotify.com/get_access_token ?

Ximzend

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Repeated Quota Extension Rejections – Request for Clarification and Direct Support

Dear Spotify Developer Support Team,I am writing to express my concern regarding the repeated rejection of my quota extension requests for our application Colisten. I have submitted five separate requests, each time revising the application precisely...

Music Fan

Dear Spotify Developer Support Team, I am writing to express my concern regarding the repeated rejection of my quota extension requests for our application Colisten. I have submitted five separate r...

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Extended Quota Mode New Requirements Exception

This issue is more of me asking for an exception to my app - I made an application that allows artist to search for playlist with submission details. And submit to the curators directly. This idea helps artists grow on the platform significantly. Whi...

Visitor

This issue is more of me asking for an exception to my app - I made an application that allows artist to search for playlist with submission details. And submit to the curators directly. This idea he...

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Solved!! logo/linking question for quota extension

hi! Trying to get extended my extended quota application in before the 5/15 changes and having trouble parsing the guidelines about linking/logo usage. If anyone has experience or information dealing with this would love your input! I'm really strugg...

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hi! Trying to get extended my extended quota application in before the 5/15 changes and having trouble parsing the guidelines about linking/logo usage.   If anyone has experience or informatio...

beamo

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branding guidelines
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No way to check if playlist has been deleted via API

I have a web app that creates a playlist for users, and stores the playlistID for later, so if the user returns it can update that playlist. However, if the user creates a playlist, I store the playlistID, and then they go off on their own and delete...

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I have a web app that creates a playlist for users, and stores the playlistID for later, so if the user returns it can update that playlist. However, if the user creates a playlist, I store the playl...

dj_cool_software

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Feature Request
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Spotify never deletes playlists? Why claim 90 day recoverability?

I noticed that after 90 days, a playlist I had deleted was still visible, my name as author, using a previously saved link. API requests confirmed it was still on server (ofc). "the notion of deleting a playlist is not relevant within the Spotify’s p...

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I noticed that after 90 days, a playlist I had deleted was still visible, my name as author, using a previously saved link.  API requests confirmed it was still on server (ofc).   "the n...

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Delete Playlist
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/v1/me/player/devices returns empty array

My Question or IssueThe /v1/me/player/devices endpoint returns empty list even when a spotify device is open. Steps to reproduce:1. Open Spotify on your Windows desktop machine (do not play anything)2. Hit the /v1/me/player/devices endpoint. Notes: I...

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My Question or Issue The /v1/me/player/devices endpoint returns empty list even when a spotify device is open.   Steps to reproduce: 1. Open Spotify on your Windows desktop machine (do not p...

juank11memphis

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how i can access some trending songs from this api

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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  

thlucas

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Support for restricted devices, specifically sonos speakers

PlanPremiumCountryCanada DeviceAPIOperating SystemAPI My Question or IssuePlease allow the ability to action restricted devices via the API. If you want to keep it restricted then maybe an additional flow is required or a setting somewhere in the app...

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Plan Premium Country Canada   Device API Operating System API   My Question or Issue Please allow the ability to action restricted devices via the API. If you want to keep it res...

thlucas

Roadie

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Feature Request
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recent API changes have broken functionality for spotcast

Hi folks, I want to make you aware that these changes have broken the main functionality of spotcast, an app developed to let users like me use home automation to cast to devices we own that are spotify cast enabled. I have been a premium subscriber ...

Visitor

Hi folks,   I want to make you aware that these changes have broken the main functionality of spotcast, an app developed to let users like me use home automation to cast to devices we own that...

thlucas

Roadie

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api
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Song radio API

I am aware that Spotify's API does not have a way to get the song radio for a song but I was wandering if there is a way to get the tracks of a song radio by only providing the track id and if not whether you are planning on making it a feature in th...

Visitor

I am aware that Spotify's API does not have a way to get the song radio for a song but I was wandering if there is a way to get the tracks of a song radio by only providing the track id and if not wh...

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How does Spotify store user queues?

I had an idea for a project for stumble guys modded apk that involved accessing an authorized user's Spotify current queue of tracks and modifying it. However, I wanted to ask whether this information would be available on the Spotify API. If not, co...

Newbie

I had an idea for a project for stumble guys modded apk that involved accessing an authorized user's Spotify current queue of tracks and modifying it. However, I wanted to ask whether this informatio...

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Extension Request Approval Timeframe

I've been in Unreviewed/Undecided status for weeks now.How can I speed this process along? Is there a paid developer tier where I can get some better support?My app has progressed a lot since submitting and I don't see a way to update my request with...

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I've been in Unreviewed/Undecided status for weeks now. How can I speed this process along?  Is there a paid developer tier where I can get some better support? My app has progressed a lot...

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