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Spotipy MCP Server is a versatile tool for controlling Spotify via terminal or AI assistants.
Spotipy MCP Server
Spotipy MCP Server is a dual-mode tool server for controlling Spotify through your terminal or via AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT.
Built in Python using spotipy, aiohttp, and rich, it supports both real-time manual use and seamless AI integration.
Supported Features
Depending on whether the Spotify account is free or premium, the available features differ
| Feature | Description | Free Account | Premium Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify Authentication | OAuth login using client credentials | ā | ā |
| Search (songs, albums, etc) | Search Spotify catalog | ā | ā |
| Get Playback Info | Current track, device, status info | ā | ā |
| View Playlists | Fetch user playlists | ā | ā |
| Create Playlist | Create a new playlist | ā | ā |
| Add to Playlist | Add tracks to an existing playlist | ā | ā |
| Play Song | Start playing a specific song | ā | ā |
| Pause / Resume Playback | Pause or resume music | ā | ā |
| Skip / Previous Track | Skip to next or previous song | ā | ā |
| Set Volume | Adjust playback volume | ā | ā |
Modes of Operation
1. Manual Mode (CLI)
python server.py --mode=manual
Launches an animated terminal UI to control your Spotify account without using the app.
2. AI Mode (Claude / ChatGPT / LangChain)
python server.py --mode=ai
Enables MCP tool server mode, allowing an AI agent to send structured tool calls and control your playback.
Installation & Setup
Requirements
- Python 3.9+
- Spotify Developer credentials (Client ID, Secret)
Install Dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
Configure Environment
Create a .env file in your root directory:
SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id
SPOTIFY_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret
SPOTIFY_REDIRECT_URI=http://localhost:8888/callback
Project Structure
spotipy-mcp-server/
āāā server.py # Main CLI + AI server
āāā main.py # Interactive terminal interface
āāā requirements.txt # Dependencies
āāā .gitignore
āāā README.md
āāā .env # (ignored)
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
python server.py --mode=manual | Launch terminal UI |
python server.py --mode=ai | Start MCP server for AI |
License
This project is open source and dual-licensed:
- MIT License ā opensource.org/license/mit
- Apache 2.0 License ā apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Use it freely with attribution. Choose the license that fits your use case best.