Overview
What is SpotifyMcpServer?
SpotifyMcpServer is a simple STDIO MCP server for Spotify. It uses the Spotify API to retrieve playlist data and is intended for developers using MCP‑compatible tools like Cursor.
How to use SpotifyMcpServer?
Install with .NET 8.0 SDK and set the environment variables SPOTIFY_API_CLIENTID and SPOTIFY_API_SECRET (obtained from the Spotify Developer Portal). Configure the server in Cursor by providing the full path to SpotifyMcpServer.exe in the MCP server configuration.
Key features of SpotifyMcpServer
- Simple STDIO MCP server for Spotify.
- GetUserPlaylists tool to fetch user playlists.
- No return URL required for authentication.
- Requires .NET 8.0 SDK and environment variables.
Use cases of SpotifyMcpServer
- Retrieve playlists for a specific Spotify user ID via an MCP client.
- Access Spotify playlist data without needing a callback URL.
FAQ from SpotifyMcpServer
What is the difference between SpotifyMcpServer and other Spotify MCP servers?
Unlike other servers that require a return URL for OAuth, SpotifyMcpServer does not need a return URL.
What are the runtime dependencies?
Requires .NET 8.0 SDK and the environment variables