How do I install Spotify?

Spotify is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: @striderlabs/mcp-spotify and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Spotify safe to use?

Spotify scored 6/10 (moderate risk) in MCP Marketplace's automated security scan. It has 4 high or critical findings to review. It's listed, but review the security report on this page before installing.

What AI apps work with Spotify?

Spotify uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Spotify MCP Server

by Markswendsen Code

Content & MediaModerate6.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

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MCP server for Spotify - let AI agents control playback, search music, and manage playlists

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MCP server for Spotify - let AI agents control playback, search music, and manage playlists

Security Report

6.0

Moderate6.0Moderate Risk

Valid MCP server (2 strong, 4 medium validity signals). 3 known CVEs in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity) ⚠️ Package registry links to a different repository than scanned source. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

5 files analyzed · 4 issues found

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How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-markswendsen-code-spotify": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@striderlabs/mcp-spotify"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

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From the project's GitHub README.

@striderlabs/mcp-spotify

MCP server for Spotify — let AI agents search music, control playback, and manage playlists via the Spotify Web API.

Built by Strider Labs.

Features

Search — Find tracks, artists, albums, and playlists
Playlists — View, create, and edit your playlists
Playback Control — Play, pause, skip, go back, set volume
Multi-device — List and switch between Spotify Connect devices
OAuth 2.0 — Secure authorization with PKCE (no client secret needed)
Token persistence — Tokens stored locally, auto-refreshed

Setup

1. Create a Spotify App

Go to the Spotify Developer Dashboard
Click Create App
Set Redirect URI to: http://localhost:8888/callback
Copy your Client ID

2. Install

npx @striderlabs/mcp-spotify

Or install globally:

npm install -g @striderlabs/mcp-spotify

3. Configure Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spotify": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@striderlabs/mcp-spotify"],
      "env": {
        "SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

4. Authenticate

In Claude, call the auth tool once:

spotify_auth

A browser window will open for you to authorize access. After approving, tokens are saved locally at ~/.striderlabs/spotify/tokens.json and auto-refreshed.

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID`	Yes	Your Spotify app's Client ID

Tools

Authentication

Tool	Description
`spotify_status`	Check connection status and logged-in account
`spotify_auth`	Authorize via browser (OAuth 2.0 PKCE)
`spotify_logout`	Clear stored tokens

Search

Tool	Parameters	Description
`search_tracks`	`query`, `limit?`	Search for songs
`search_artists`	`query`, `limit?`	Search for artists
`search_albums`	`query`, `limit?`	Search for albums
`search_playlists`	`query`, `limit?`	Search for playlists

Playlists

Tool	Parameters	Description
`get_playlists`	`limit?`	Get your playlists
`create_playlist`	`name`, `description?`, `public?`	Create a new playlist
`add_to_playlist`	`playlistId`, `uris[]`, `position?`	Add tracks
`remove_from_playlist`	`playlistId`, `uris[]`	Remove tracks

Playback

Tool	Parameters	Description
`get_currently_playing`	—	Current track, progress, device
`play`	`deviceId?`, `contextUri?`, `uris?[]`, `offsetPosition?`, `positionMs?`	Start/resume playback
`pause`	`deviceId?`	Pause playback
`next_track`	`deviceId?`	Skip to next track
`previous_track`	`deviceId?`	Go to previous track
`set_volume`	`volumePercent`, `deviceId?`	Set volume (0–100)
`get_devices`	—	List Spotify Connect devices
`transfer_playback`	`deviceId`, `play?`	Switch playback device

Example Workflow

1. spotify_status            → check if authenticated
2. spotify_auth              → open browser to authorize (first time)
3. search_tracks query="Bohemian Rhapsody"
4. get_devices               → list available devices
5. play uris=["spotify:track:..."] deviceId="..."
6. get_currently_playing     → see what's playing
7. set_volume volumePercent=70
8. next_track                → skip to next
9. get_playlists             → see your playlists
10. create_playlist name="AI Picks"
11. add_to_playlist playlistId="..." uris=["spotify:track:..."]

Requirements

Node.js 18+
Spotify account (Free or Premium)
Spotify Premium required for: volume control, playback control

Technical Details

Protocol: Model Context Protocol (MCP) over stdio
Auth: OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code with PKCE
API: Spotify Web API v1
Token storage: ~/.striderlabs/spotify/tokens.json
Browser automation: Playwright (for OAuth browser launch)

Spotify MCP Server

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How to Install

Documentation

@striderlabs/mcp-spotify

Features

Setup

1. Create a Spotify App

2. Install

3. Configure Claude Desktop

4. Authenticate

Environment Variables

Tools

Authentication

Search

Playlists

Playback

Example Workflow

Requirements

Technical Details

License

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