Spotify

API

Access Spotify's music catalog, user libraries, and personalized recommendations via API

Overview

The Spotify Web API provides RESTful endpoints to retrieve music metadata (tracks, albums, artists), manage user libraries (save/remove tracks), get personalized recommendations, access playlists, and more. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building music discovery apps, integrating Spotify into third-party services, creating custom playlist tools, analyzing music trends, or adding music features to existing platforms.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://beta.developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
OAuth 2.0 Authentication
Music Metadata Access
User Library Management
Personalized Recommendations
Playlist Operations

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Spotify API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits; enterprise plans are available for higher usage needs.

? Does it require an API Key?

No—authentication uses OAuth 2.0 (client credentials for public data, authorization code for user-specific actions) instead of a static API key.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, providing structured data for music metadata, user information, and recommendations.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Music

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive Music Catalog
⊕ Personalized Content
⊕ Well-Documented
⊕ Broad Feature Set
⊕ Active Developer Community

Cons

⊖ Rate Limits on Free Tier
⊖ OAuth Required for User-Specific Actions
⊖ Some Features Restricted to Premium Users
⊖ Complex Scope Management