Spotify

Search and manage Spotify playlists, tracks, albums, artists, and playback state via the Spotify Web API. Use this skill when users want to search for music, manage playlists, control playback, save tracks to library, or automate Spotify workflows.

Search and manage Spotify content — playlists, tracks, albums, artists, playback, and library — from chat using the Spotify Web API.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure Spotify API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps

Step 1: Install	Step 2: Pair Account	Step 3: Connect Spotify
		App-specific connection GIF coming soon
Run the install command in OpenClaw	Sign in and approve the device	Open the dashboard and connect Spotify

How It Works

┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│  Spotify Web     │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │      API         │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin    │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device       │                       │
         │  3. Connect Spotify   │                       │
         │                       │  4. Secure Token      │
         │                       │  5. Proxy Requests   │
         │                       │                       │
         ▼                       ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │  Spotify │
   │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │  Account │
   └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for Spotify again."

Quick Start

# Search for tracks
clawlink_call_tool --tool "spotify_search" --params '{"q": "never gonna give you up", "type": "track"}'

# Get current user's playlists
clawlink_call_tool --tool "spotify_get_current_user_playlists" --params '{}'

# Get track details
clawlink_call_tool --tool "spotify_get_track" --params '{"track_id": "TRACK_ID"}'

Authentication

All Spotify tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected Spotify account OAuth token.

No API token is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every Spotify Web API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=spotify and connect Spotify.
4. Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management

List Connections

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for spotify in the list.

Verify Connection

clawlink_list_tools --integration spotify

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for Spotify.

Reconnect

If Spotify tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=spotify
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration spotify

Security & Permissions

• Access is scoped to the Spotify account connected during OAuth setup and the scopes granted.
• Write operations (create playlist, save track, remove from playlist, playback control) require explicit user confirmation.
• Playback control tools may require an active Spotify Premium subscription depending on the operation.
• Confirm destructive or bulk changes before executing.

Tool Reference

Search

Tool	Description	Mode
spotify_search	Search for tracks, albums, artists, playlists, or shows	Read
spotify_search_tracks	Search specifically for tracks	Read
spotify_search_artists	Search specifically for artists	Read
spotify_search_albums	Search specifically for albums	Read
spotify_search_playlists	Search specifically for playlists	Read

Tracks

Tool	Description	Mode
spotify_get_track	Get details for a single track	Read
spotify_get_tracks	Get details for multiple tracks at once	Read
spotify_get_audio_features	Get audio features (tempo, key, danceability, etc.)	Read
spotify_get_audio_analysis	Get detailed audio analysis for a track	Read
spotify_save_track	Save a track to the user's library	Write
spotify_remove_saved_track	Remove a track from the user's library	Write
spotify_check_saved_tracks	Check which tracks are saved in the library	Read

Albums

Tool	Description	Mode
spotify_get_album	Get album details with tracks	Read
spotify_get_album_tracks	Get tracks on an album	Read
spotify_save_album	Save an album to the user's library	Write
spotify_remove_saved_album	Remove an album from the user's library	Write
spotify_check_saved_albums	Check which albums are saved	Read

Artists

Tool	Description	Mode
spotify_get_artist	Get an artist's profile and follower count	Read
spotify_get_artist_albums	Get albums by an artist	Read
spotify_get_artist_top_tracks	Get an artist's top tracks	Read
spotify_get_related_artists	Get artists related to this one	Read

Playlists

Tool	Description	Mode
spotify_get_current_user_playlists	Get the current user's playlists	Read
spotify_get_playlist	Get a playlist's details and tracks	Read
spotify_create_playlist	Create a new playlist for the user	Write
spotify_update_playlist	Update a playlist's name, description, or visibility	Write
spotify_delete_playlist	Delete a playlist	Write
spotify_add_tracks_to_playlist	Add tracks to a playlist	Write
spotify_remove_tracks_from_playlist	Remove tracks from a playlist	Write
spotify_reorder_playlist_tracks	Reorder tracks within a playlist	Write
spotify_get_playlist_cover_image	Get the playlist's cover image	Read
spotify_upload_playlist_cover_image	Upload a custom cover image	Write

User Profile

Tool	Description	Mode
spotify_get_current_user	Get the current user's profile	Read
spotify_get_user_profile	Get another user's public profile	Read
spotify_follow_user	Follow a user	Write
spotify_unfollow_user	Unfollow a user	Write
spotify_follow_playlist	Follow a playlist	Write
spotify_unfollow_playlist	Unfollow a playlist	Write

Playback

Tool	Description	Mode
spotify_get_playback_state	Get the user's current playback state	Read
spotify_start_playback	Start or resume playback	Write
spotify_pause_playback	Pause playback	Write
spotify_skip_to_next	Skip to the next track	Write
spotify_skip_to_previous	Skip to the previous track	Write
spotify_seek_to_position	Seek to a position in the current track	Write
spotify_set_repeat_mode	Set the repeat mode (off, track, context)	Write
spotify_set_volume	Set the playback volume	Write
spotify_shuffle	Toggle shuffle on or off	Write
spotify_transfer_playback	Transfer playback to another device	Write

Recently Played

Tool	Description	Mode
spotify_get_recently_played	Get the user's recently played tracks	Read
spotify_get_recently_played_episodes	Get recently played episodes (podcasts)	Read

Browse & Recommendations

Tool	Description	Mode
spotify_get_new_releases	Get new album releases	Read
spotify_get_featured_playlists	Get featured Spotify playlists	Read
spotify_get_recommendations	Get track recommendations based on seeds	Read
spotify_get_available_genre_seeds	Get available genre seeds for recommendations	Read
spotify_get_categories	Get all Spotify categories	Read
spotify_get_category_playlists	Get playlists for a specific category	Read

Code Examples

Search for a track

clawlink_call_tool --tool "spotify_search" \
  --params '{
    "q": "bohemian rhapsody queen",
    "type": "track",
    "limit": 5
  }'

Get a playlist's tracks

clawlink_call_tool --tool "spotify_get_playlist" \
  --params '{
    "playlist_id": "PLAYLIST_ID"
  }'

Create a new playlist

clawlink_call_tool --tool "spotify_create_playlist" \
  --params '{
    "name": "My OpenClaw Playlist",
    "description": "Created via OpenClaw AI assistant",
    "public": false
  }'

Add tracks to a playlist

clawlink_call_tool --tool "spotify_add_tracks_to_playlist" \
  --params '{
    "playlist_id": "PLAYLIST_ID",
    "uris": ["spotify:track:TRACK_ID_1", "spotify:track:TRACK_ID_2"]
  }'

Get audio features for a track

clawlink_call_tool --tool "spotify_get_audio_features" \
  --params '{
    "track_id": "TRACK_ID"
  }'

Get new releases

clawlink_call_tool --tool "spotify_get_new_releases" \
  --params '{
    "limit": 10,
    "country": "US"
  }'

Discovery Workflow

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Spotify is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration spotify to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration spotify.
5. If no Spotify tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=spotify.

Execution Workflow

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  search → get → list → browse                              │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Search tracks → Get track details → Show info    │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                    │
│  describe → preview → confirm → call                        │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Preview playlist creation → User approves → Create│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, search, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes

• Playback control tools (play, pause, skip, volume) require Spotify Premium on the account that created the token.
• Track and playlist IDs must be the Spotify URI format (e.g., spotify:track:3AhXNa5py1) or just the alphanumeric ID.
• Search results are limited by Spotify's API — use limit parameter to control result count.
• The user's country code affects available content (some tracks may be region-locked).
• Playlist modification operations may be rate-limited by Spotify.
• Saved tracks and albums are per-user library — they require an active user context.

Error Handling

Status / Error	Meaning
Tool not found	The tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration spotify.
Missing connection	Spotify is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=spotify.
NO_ACTIVE_DEVICE	No active Spotify device found to control playback. Open Spotify on a device first.
PREMIUM_REQUIRED	Playback control requires Spotify Premium.
INVALID_TRACK_ID	The track ID does not match any track in Spotify's catalog.
INVALID_PLAYLIST_ID	The playlist ID does not exist or is not accessible.
NOT_FOUND	The requested resource (track, album, artist) was not found.
RATE_LIMITED	Too many requests — wait and retry.
Write rejected	User did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:

   openclaw plugins list
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.
3. If a fresh chat does not help, run:

   openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
   openclaw gateway restart
   

4. After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Playback Control Fails

1. Confirm the Spotify account has Premium — free accounts cannot control playback programmatically.
2. Ensure there is an active device with Spotify open — playback requires an active session.
3. Check that the correct device ID is being used if spotify_transfer_playback is needed first.

Resources

• Spotify Web API Documentation
• Spotify Developer Console
• Spotify OAuth Guide
• ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev
• ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
• ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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