MCP_Server_Spotify

Name: MCP_Server_Spotify
Author: Hashim9184

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About MCP_Server_Spotify

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#mcp-server #spotify #music-server

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "MCP_Server_Spotify": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "authenticate_spotify.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP_Server_Spotify?

MCP_Server_Spotify is a Message Control Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude Desktop to control Spotify playback through natural language commands. It is designed for users with a Spotify Premium account and a Spotify Developer account who want to manage their music using conversational AI.

How to use MCP_Server_Spotify?

Clone the repository, install Python dependencies, create a .env file with your Spotify Client ID and Client Secret, and run python authenticate_spotify.py to complete authentication. Then start the server with python run_spotify_server.py and copy the claude_mcp_config.json to Claude Desktop’s MCP configuration directory. After restarting Claude Desktop, use commands like “Play Bohemian Rhapsody on Spotify,” “Pause the music,” or “Skip to next track.”

Key features of MCP_Server_Spotify

Control Spotify playback (play, pause, next, previous)
Search for tracks
Get current track information
Automatic token refresh
Robust error handling and logging
Easy authentication process

Use cases of MCP_Server_Spotify

Play a specific song by name using natural language.
Pause or resume music hands-free while working.
Skip to the next or previous track without switching apps.
Ask “What song is currently playing?” to see track details.
Integrate Spotify control into a Claude-powered workflow.

FAQ from MCP_Server_Spotify

What are the prerequisites for MCP_Server_Spotify?

Python 3.7 or higher, a Spotify Premium account, a Spotify Developer account, and Claude Desktop.

How do I authenticate with Spotify?

Run python authenticate_spotify.py and follow the prompts to complete the OAuth flow.

Where can I find server logs?

Log files are generated in the project directory: spotify_mcp_server.log (main logs), server_output.log (stdout/stderr), and wrapper_error.log (wrapper script errors).