spotify
Control Spotify playback on macOS. Play/pause, skip tracks, control volume, play artists/albums/playlists. Use when a user asks to play music, control Spotify, change songs, or adjust Spotify volume.
Best use case
spotify is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Control Spotify playback on macOS. Play/pause, skip tracks, control volume, play artists/albums/playlists. Use when a user asks to play music, control Spotify, change songs, or adjust Spotify volume.
Teams using spotify should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/spotify/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How spotify Compares
| Feature / Agent | spotify | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Control Spotify playback on macOS. Play/pause, skip tracks, control volume, play artists/albums/playlists. Use when a user asks to play music, control Spotify, change songs, or adjust Spotify volume.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Spotify CLI Control Spotify on macOS. No API key required. ## Commands ```bash spotify play # Resume spotify pause # Pause/toggle spotify next # Next track spotify prev # Previous track spotify stop # Stop spotify vol up # +10% spotify vol down # -10% spotify vol 50 # Set to 50% spotify status # Current track info ``` ## Play by Name 1. Search web for Spotify URL: `"Daft Punk" site:open.spotify.com` 2. Get ID from URL: `open.spotify.com/artist/4tZwfgrHOc3mvqYlEYSvVi` → ID is `4tZwfgrHOc3mvqYlEYSvVi` 3. Play with AppleScript: ```bash # Artist osascript -e 'tell application "Spotify" to play track "spotify:artist:4tZwfgrHOc3mvqYlEYSvVi"' # Album osascript -e 'tell application "Spotify" to play track "spotify:album:4m2880jivSbbyEGAKfITCa"' # Track osascript -e 'tell application "Spotify" to play track "spotify:track:2KHRENHQzTIQ001nlP9Gdc"' ``` ## Notes - **macOS only** - uses AppleScript - Spotify desktop app must be running - Works with Sonos via Spotify Connect
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