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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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  • Casual Listener
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Web api queue vs iOS queue

I am trying to use the web api (https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player/queue) to list the tracks, that will be played next for a given user. When the user explictly adds a track to the queue, it shows up correctly at the top of the list returned, in bo...

  • Newbie
  • I am trying to use the web api (https://api.spotify.com/v1/me/player/queue) to list the tracks, that will be played next for a given user. When the user explictly adds a track to the queue, it shows ...
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Can i modulate the frequency from 440hz to 432hz?

Hello, im working on an app to change the frequency in real time. Change 440hz to 432hz. Can i do it without breaking the laws of the API?Thanks

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  •   Hello, im working on an app to change the frequency in real time. Change 440hz to 432hz. Can i do it without breaking the laws of the API? Thanks
  • Ximzend
  • Spotify Star
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  • API Legalities
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How to add a podcast on Spotify?

Hello, myself Emmanuel Katto, African Minerals and Mining Engineer expert from Uganda. I have extensive experience in this field and I am committed to providing valuable advice and guidance in my podcast, can anyone tell me how to add a podcast?

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  • Hello, myself Emmanuel Katto, African Minerals and Mining Engineer expert from Uganda. I have extensive experience in this field and I am committed to providing valuable advice and guidance in my pod...
  • TanyaS
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Does Spotify respond to posts here?

Just out of curiosity, I see a ton of forum posts, most of which are asking Spotify for clarification / support, and there are no official responses. Is this supposed to be a channel with official participation?

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  • Just out of curiosity, I see a ton of forum posts, most of which are asking Spotify for clarification / support, and there are no official responses. Is this supposed to be a channel with official pa...
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How to get my Spotify plugin for ChatGPT reviewed. Please help to unblock this.

I developed a plugin for ChatGPT that allows to create playlists with the music by giving a description: "Create a playlist with the top hits from the 80s", "Make it more metal", etc. Here is the demo https://matrix.dog/gptdj-full-demo.webmI submitte...

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  • I developed a plugin for ChatGPT that allows to create playlists with the music by giving a description: "Create a playlist with the top hits from the 80s", "Make it more metal", etc. Here is the dem...
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Can't get Particle Detector 2023 playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceM2 MacOperating SystemOSX 14 My Question or IssueIt doesn't seem possible to get the playlists of the user "particledetector2023". I can get the playlists of other official spotify accounts like "particleintroductor", "thes...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device M2 Mac Operating System OSX 14   My Question or Issue It doesn't seem possible to get the playlists of the user "particledetector2023". I can get the pl...
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Section time_signature

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHi, I have a question about the time_signature value in the section portion of the analysis o...

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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 Hi, I h...
  • maxpleaner
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Smart Shuffle

Why is it that the shuffle button on my liked songs playlist is automatically adding stuff I don’t like? Just to be clear, this isn’t the smart shuffle selected either - just the normal shuffle option.

  • Casual Listener
  • Why is it that the shuffle button on my liked songs playlist is automatically adding stuff I don’t like?   Just to be clear, this isn’t the smart shuffle selected either - just the normal shuf...
  • Orbster
  • Casual Listener
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API Usage Guidelines Clarification

Hello, I have been working on an app and it is unclear to me if it violates the API usage guidelines. How do I get in contact with someone to approve it? Thanks,Daniel

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  • Hello,   I have been working on an app and it is unclear to me if it violates the API usage guidelines. How do I get in contact with someone to approve it?    Thanks, Daniel
  • Ximzend
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Solved!! Is artist's avatar considered as artwork in design guidelines?

Hi! We developed a website, where user's taste is analyzed, and in top artists section the artist avatars' corners are cropped to be rounder. Spotify design guidelines article says we shouldn't crop the artwork in any way. But is artist's avatar cons...

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  • Casual Listener
  • Hi! We developed a website, where user's taste is analyzed, and in top artists section the artist avatars' corners are cropped to be rounder. Spotify design guidelines article says we shouldn't crop ...
  • Ximzend
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Extension Requests approval

PlanFreeCountryItaly Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHi there,Is it possible that I'm still waiting for approval from Spotify after 3 months? I've been waiting since August 3rd, we need the approval asap. What can I do?thanks.

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  • Plan Free Country Italy  Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Hi there, Is it possible that I'm still waiting for approval from Spotify after 3 months? I've been wait...
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  • Spotify extension request
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Web API Update Notifications

Hello Spotify Team,I was wondering if there is an option to subscribe to Web API updates? Thank you.

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  • Hello Spotify Team, I was wondering if there is an option to subscribe to Web API updates?   Thank you.
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Solved!! Invalid Client Error In Docker Container

Running into an issue with my flask application. When not running my app inside of a docker container, I'm able to successfully authorize via Spotify API.1. User navigates to localhost:5000/login2. Spotify authorization agreement is displayed3. User ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Running into an issue with my flask application. When not running my app inside of a docker container, I'm able to successfully authorize via Spotify API. 1. User navigates to localhost:5000/login ...
  • hi_xavier
  • Casual Listener
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iframe API startAt bug

Hello!I was working with the Spotify iframe API found here:https://open.spotify.com/embed/iframe-api/v1and noticed a bug related to this.options.startAt found in this script:https://embed-cdn.spotifycdn.com/_next/static/iframe_api.92ca45a15d3476e3ab9...

  • Newbie
  • Hello! I was working with the Spotify iframe API found here: https://open.spotify.com/embed/iframe-api/v1 and noticed a bug related to this.options.startAt found in this script: https://embed...
  • stellaw1
  • Newbie
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Rights Management system integration

Hello dev team!Is it possible to integrate our Rights&Royalty platform (MediaRights Revolution - http://www.mr2.info/?lang=en) with Spotify, for automation of the releases posting in DDEX format from our platfrom to Spotify and getting royalty report...

  • Visitor
  • Hello dev team! Is it possible to integrate our Rights&Royalty platform (MediaRights Revolution - http://www.mr2.info/?lang=en) with Spotify, for automation of the releases posting in DDEX forma...
  • votbfaln
  • Casual Listener
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https://developer.spotify.com/ CONSOLE sección no longer visible

PlanPremiumCountryMéxicoDeviceDellOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueCannot reach console from Spotify for Developers. Not able to see "Console" option

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  • Plan Premium Country México Device Dell Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Cannot reach console from Spotify for Developers. Not able to see "Console" option
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Can I save track id and name?

PlanFree/PremiumCountryKRDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI'm developing SDA.I want to make chart, but it have to many request to api.To more less req...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country KR Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I'm develop...
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Right click menu on song not inverting

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceMacbook airOperating SystemMacOs My Question or IssueWhen right clicking on a song, a menu pops up. If there is enough space below the song the menu drops down. The order prioritizes Queue, then radio etc. But if there is no ...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Macbook air Operating System MacOs   My Question or Issue When right clicking on a song, a menu pops up. If there is enough space below the song the ...
  • brianelete
  • Roadie
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Is it possible to provide a Spotify code that takes you and plays that exact song ,?

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  
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Solved!! Spotify Lossless

PlanPremiumCountryNederlandSamsung Galaxy 9Operating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueUse Tidal via Roon for music, and Spotify for walking and in the car. Would like to see Spotify start offering Lossless music, I think Spotify's app is the best ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Nederland Samsung Galaxy 9 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Use Tidal via Roon for music, and Spotify for walking and in the car. Would like to see Spotif...
  • geopapa
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