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spotify-player

steipete/clawdis

Terminal Spotify playback and search via spogo or spotify_player.

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What is spotify-player?

Control Spotify playback and search tracks directly from the terminal using spogo (preferred) or spotify_player as a fallback. Requires a Spotify Premium account and either CLI tool installed.

Search for tracks by query
Control playback (play, pause, next, previous)
List and switch between Spotify devices
View current playback status
Like/unlike tracks
Access TUI with keyboard shortcuts

How to install spotify-player

npx skills add https://github.com/steipete/clawdis --skill spotify-player

Prerequisites

Spotify Premium account
Either spogo or spotify_player installed (brew install available)
For spogo: browser cookies imported via `spogo auth import --browser chrome`
For spotify_player: optional Spotify API client_id for Connect integration

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How to use spotify-player

1.Install spogo (preferred) or spotify_player via brew
2.For spogo: run `spogo auth import --browser chrome` to authenticate
3.Use `spogo search track "query"` to find songs
4.Use `spogo play|pause|next|prev` to control playback
5.Use `spogo device list` and `spogo device set` to switch devices
6.For spotify_player fallback: use `spotify_player search` and `spotify_player playback` commands
7.Access TUI help by pressing `?` in the app

Use cases

Good for

Search and play music without leaving the terminal
Switch playback between devices programmatically
Automate Spotify control in scripts or workflows
Check current playback status in terminal sessions
Manage music playback during coding sessions

Who it's for

Terminal-first developers
Spotify Premium users
Automation enthusiasts
CLI power users

spotify-player FAQ

Which tool should I use, spogo or spotify_player?

spogo is preferred. Use spotify_player only as a fallback if spogo is unavailable.

Do I need Spotify Premium?

Yes, a Spotify Premium account is required for both tools.

How do I authenticate with spogo?

Run `spogo auth import --browser chrome` to import your browser cookies.

Can I control multiple devices?

Yes, use `spogo device list` to see available devices and `spogo device set` to switch between them.

Where is the configuration stored?

Configuration is stored in `~/.config/spotify-player/` (e.g., `app.toml`). For Spotify Connect, add your client_id there.

Full instructions (SKILL.md)

Source of truth, from steipete/clawdis.

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spogo / spotify_player

Use spogo (preferred) for Spotify playback/search. Fall back to spotify_player if needed.

Requirements

Spotify Premium account.
Either spogo or spotify_player installed.

spogo setup

Import cookies: spogo auth import --browser chrome

Common CLI commands

Search: spogo search track "query"
Playback: spogo play|pause|next|prev
Devices: spogo device list, spogo device set "<name|id>"
Status: spogo status

spotify_player commands (fallback)

Search: spotify_player search "query"
Playback: spotify_player playback play|pause|next|previous
Connect device: spotify_player connect
Like track: spotify_player like

Notes

Config folder: ~/.config/spotify-player (e.g., app.toml).
For Spotify Connect integration, set a user client_id in config.
TUI shortcuts are available via ? in the app.

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