Spotify#

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: InstallStep 2: Pair AccountStep 3: Connect Spotify_App-specific connection GIF coming soon_Run the install command in OpenClawSign in and approve the deviceOpen the dashboard and connect Spotify

How It Works#

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   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.

bash

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#

bash

# 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#

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

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

Verify Connection#

bash

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#

ToolDescriptionModespotify_searchSearch for tracks, albums, artists, playlists, or showsReadspotify_search_tracksSearch specifically for tracksReadspotify_search_artistsSearch specifically for artistsReadspotify_search_albumsSearch specifically for albumsReadspotify_search_playlistsSearch specifically for playlistsRead

Tracks#

ToolDescriptionModespotify_get_trackGet details for a single trackReadspotify_get_tracksGet details for multiple tracks at onceReadspotify_get_audio_featuresGet audio features (tempo, key, danceability, etc.)Readspotify_get_audio_analysisGet detailed audio analysis for a trackReadspotify_save_trackSave a track to the user's libraryWritespotify_remove_saved_trackRemove a track from the user's libraryWritespotify_check_saved_tracksCheck which tracks are saved in the libraryRead

Albums#

ToolDescriptionModespotify_get_albumGet album details with tracksReadspotify_get_album_tracksGet tracks on an albumReadspotify_save_albumSave an album to the user's libraryWritespotify_remove_saved_albumRemove an album from the user's libraryWritespotify_check_saved_albumsCheck which albums are savedRead

Artists#

ToolDescriptionModespotify_get_artistGet an artist's profile and follower countReadspotify_get_artist_albumsGet albums by an artistReadspotify_get_artist_top_tracksGet an artist's top tracksReadspotify_get_related_artistsGet artists related to this oneRead

Playlists#

ToolDescriptionModespotify_get_current_user_playlistsGet the current user's playlistsReadspotify_get_playlistGet a playlist's details and tracksReadspotify_create_playlistCreate a new playlist for the userWritespotify_update_playlistUpdate a playlist's name, description, or visibilityWritespotify_delete_playlistDelete a playlistWritespotify_add_tracks_to_playlistAdd tracks to a playlistWritespotify_remove_tracks_from_playlistRemove tracks from a playlistWritespotify_reorder_playlist_tracksReorder tracks within a playlistWritespotify_get_playlist_cover_imageGet the playlist's cover imageReadspotify_upload_playlist_cover_imageUpload a custom cover imageWrite

User Profile#

ToolDescriptionModespotify_get_current_userGet the current user's profileReadspotify_get_user_profileGet another user's public profileReadspotify_follow_userFollow a userWritespotify_unfollow_userUnfollow a userWritespotify_follow_playlistFollow a playlistWritespotify_unfollow_playlistUnfollow a playlistWrite

Playback#

ToolDescriptionModespotify_get_playback_stateGet the user's current playback stateReadspotify_start_playbackStart or resume playbackWritespotify_pause_playbackPause playbackWritespotify_skip_to_nextSkip to the next trackWritespotify_skip_to_previousSkip to the previous trackWritespotify_seek_to_positionSeek to a position in the current trackWritespotify_set_repeat_modeSet the repeat mode (off, track, context)Writespotify_set_volumeSet the playback volumeWritespotify_shuffleToggle shuffle on or offWritespotify_transfer_playbackTransfer playback to another deviceWrite

Recently Played#

ToolDescriptionModespotify_get_recently_playedGet the user's recently played tracksReadspotify_get_recently_played_episodesGet recently played episodes (podcasts)Read

Browse & Recommendations#

ToolDescriptionModespotify_get_new_releasesGet new album releasesReadspotify_get_featured_playlistsGet featured Spotify playlistsReadspotify_get_recommendationsGet track recommendations based on seedsReadspotify_get_available_genre_seedsGet available genre seeds for recommendationsReadspotify_get_categoriesGet all Spotify categoriesReadspotify_get_category_playlistsGet playlists for a specific categoryRead

Code Examples#

Search for a track#

bash

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

Get a playlist's tracks#

bash

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

Create a new playlist#

bash

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#

bash

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#

bash

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

Get new releases#

bash

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#

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  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 / ErrorMeaningTool not foundThe tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration spotify.Missing connectionSpotify is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=spotify.NO_ACTIVE_DEVICENo active Spotify device found to control playback. Open Spotify on a device first.PREMIUM_REQUIREDPlayback control requires Spotify Premium.INVALID_TRACK_IDThe track ID does not match any track in Spotify's catalog.INVALID_PLAYLIST_IDThe playlist ID does not exist or is not accessible.NOT_FOUNDThe requested resource (track, album, artist) was not found.RATE_LIMITEDToo many requests — wait and retry.Write rejectedUser did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible#

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed: bash

   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: bash

   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/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=spotify-audio
• ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
• ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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