Spotify - OpenClaw Skill — OpenClaw Tutorials

Install Command

npx clawhub@latest install spotify

Installation Guide

Check Environment

Make sure Node.js 22+ and OpenClaw are installed. Run openclaw --version in your terminal to verify.

Run Installation

Run the install command above in your terminal. ClawHub will automatically download and install Spotify to the ~/.openclaw/skills/ directory.

Verify Installation

Run openclaw skills list to check your installed skills and confirm Spotify appears in the list.

Configure (Optional)

Follow the configuration instructions in the description below to add skill settings to ~/.config/openclaw/openclaw.json5.

Manual Installation: Copy the Skill folder to ~/.openclaw/skills/ or the skills/ directory in your project root. Make sure the folder contains a SKILL.md file.

Song Search Playback Control Playlist Management

Detailed Description

The Spotify skill connects OpenClaw to the Spotify music platform, letting you control music playback and manage playlists through conversation.

Core Features

Song Search: Search for songs, artists, albums, and playlists
Playback Control: Play, pause, skip, and adjust volume (requires Spotify Premium)
Playlist Management: Create, edit, and add songs to playlists
Discovery Recommendations: Recommend new music based on your listening history
Recently Played: View recently played songs and statistics

Configuration

Requires a Spotify Developer account and OAuth authorization.

{
  skills: {
    spotify: {
      clientId: "xxx",
      clientSecret: "xxx",
      redirectUri: "http://localhost:18789/callback/spotify"
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

"Play some relaxing jazz"
"Create a running workout playlist for me"
"What song is playing right now?"
"Who was my most-listened artist in the past month?"

Notes

Playback control features require a Spotify Premium subscription. Search and playlist management are available for free users as well.

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