Spotify Music MCP Server
Control playback, search library, get audio features, and manage playlists via Spotify API.
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What is the Spotify MCP Server?
The Spotify MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Spotify via 13 tools. Control playback, search library, get audio features, and manage playlists via Spotify API. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (13)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Spotify
Ask your AI agent "Play some energetic Jazz for studying." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 13 tools connected to real Spotify data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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Spotify Music MCP Server capabilities
13 toolsAdd a track to the playback queue
Get information about a specific album
Get information about a specific artist
Get audio features for a track (Danceability, Energy, Tempo, etc)
Returns empty if nothing is playing. Get the track currently playing on the user's device
Get a list of new album releases
Get details of a specific playlist
Get recommended tracks based on seed artists, genres, or tracks
Get detailed information about a specific track
Get the current user's playlists
Pause playback on the user's device
Start or resume playback on the user's device
Search for tracks, artists, albums, or playlists on Spotify
What the Spotify Music MCP Server unlocks
Connect Spotify to any AI agent and turn your voice or text prompts into music actions — search millions of tracks, analyze audio features, get personalized recommendations, and control your playback.
What you can do
- Search Library — Find any track, artist, album, or playlist by name
- Player Control — Play, pause, and add tracks to your queue directly
- Audio Analytics — Get deep insights like danceability, energy, valence, and tempo
- Recommendations — Discover new music based on your favorite artists or genres
- Library Management — View your playlists and get details about albums or artists
- New Releases — Discover the newest albums dropping on Spotify
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server 2. Enter your Spotify Access Token (from the Developer Dashboard) 3. Start listening and discovering music from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible clientWho is this for?
- Music Lovers — Discover new songs, get recommendations, and analyze their favorite tracks
- Party Hosts — Search for upbeat playlists and manage the playback queue without touching the app
- Data Geeks — Explore the audio features of songs to understand what makes a track 'danceable' or 'energetic'
Frequently asked questions about the Spotify Music MCP Server
How do I get a Spotify Access Token?
Go to the Spotify Developer Dashboard, log in with your Spotify account, click 'Create App', and generate a token. The token expires every hour.
What are 'Audio Features'?
Audio features are data points Spotify calculates for every track, including Danceability (0-100%), Energy (0-100%), Tempo (BPM), and Valence (Positivity). You can use get_audio_features to analyze a song's vibe.
Can I control playback on any device?
Yes! The player tools (play, pause, add_to_queue) work on your currently active Spotify device, whether it's your phone, computer, or smart speaker.
Does it support podcasts?
This integration currently focuses on music and library management. Podcast playback is not directly exposed as native commands.
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Give your AI agents the power of Spotify MCP Server
Production-grade Spotify Music MCP Server. Verified, monitored, and maintained by Vinkius. Ready for your AI agents — connect and start using immediately.