Spotify FAQs

Question 1

What can I do with this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can search for songs using natural language, create and manage playlists, receive personalized music recommendations based on seed tracks, and access your Spotify profile information, all through the Claude AI interface.

Question 2

Why do I need to set credentials every time?

Accepted Answer

The server stores credentials in memory only for security reasons. This means you'll need to re-authenticate whenever you start a new conversation with Claude or if Claude Desktop restarts.

Question 3

What if I get an 'Authentication failure' error?

Accepted Answer

This usually means your Spotify tokens have expired. Run the authentication script (`node spotify-auth.js`) again to get fresh tokens and update your `secrets.json` file.

Question 4

What is the Spotify MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows Claude AI to interact with your Spotify account. This lets you search for tracks, create playlists, get recommendations, and more, directly through Claude.

Question 5

How do I set up the Spotify MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need a Spotify Developer app, Node.js, and npm. Follow the provided instructions to clone the repository, install dependencies, configure your Spotify app credentials, build the server, and integrate it with Claude Desktop.

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