Overview
Welcome to the Spotify Web API documentation your gateway to building powerful music applications.
What is the Spotify Web API?
The Spotify Web API provides programmatic access to Spotify’s vast catalog of music, podcasts, and user data.
It allows developers to search content, retrieve metadata, control playback, and even manage users’ libraries and playlists.
Why use the Spotify Web API?
Spotify powers some of the most engaging music experiences in the world. With this API, you can:
- Build custom apps that extend Spotify’s functionality.
- Create tools for playlist curation, music discovery, and personalized recommendations.
- Integrate playback controls directly into your product.
- Unlock unique user experiences by leveraging real-time listening data.
How to Get Started
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Log In to the Dashboard
Access the Spotify Developer Dashboard with your Spotify account. -
Create an App
Register a new app and obtain your Client ID and Client Secret. -
Authenticate
Use Spotify’s OAuth flow to get an Access Token, which is required for making API calls. -
Make Your First Call
Try the Getting Started Tutorial and fetch your first track or playlist.
Documentation Structure
- Concepts Key topic explanations.
- Tutorials Beginner-friendly guides.
- How-Tos Practical step-by-step instructions.
- Reference Full API specs and endpoint details, accessible via the sidebar.
API Capabilities
With the Spotify Web API, you can:
- Retrieve metadata about artists, albums, tracks, and shows.
- Search the Spotify catalog.
- Control playback on Spotify clients.
- Manage playlists and libraries.
- Explore more in the API Reference.