How to integrate Spotify MCP with Claude Code

Manage your Spotify directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns. You can do this in two different ways: Via Composio Connect - Direct and easiest approach Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

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Spotify is a streaming service for music and podcasts with millions of tracks from artists worldwide. Enjoy personalized playlists, recommendations, and seamless listening across all your devices.

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Introduction

Manage your Spotify directly from Claude Code with zero worries about OAuth hassles, API-breaking issues, or reliability and security concerns.

You can do this in two different ways:

  1. Via Composio Connect - Direct and easiest approach
  2. Via Composio SDK - Programmatic approach with more control

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Why use Composio?

  • Only one MCP URL to connect multiple apps with Claude Code with zero auth hassles.
  • Programmatic tool calling allows LLMs to write its code in a remote workbench to handle complex tool chaining. Reduces to-and-fro with LLMs for frequent tool calling.
  • Handling Large tool responses out of LLM context to minimize context rot.
  • Dynamic just-in-time access to 20,000 tools across 1000+ other Apps for cross-app workflows. It loads the tools you need, so LLMs aren't overwhelmed by tools you don't need.

Connecting Spotify to Claude Code using Composio

1. Add the Composio MCP to Claude

Terminal

2. Start Claude Code

bash
claude

3. Open your MCP list

bash
/mcp

4. Select Composio and click on Authenticate

Select Composio and click Authenticate

5. This will redirect you to the Composio OAuth page. Complete the flow by authorizing Composio and you're all set.

Composio OAuth authorization page
Composio authorization complete
Ask Claude to connect to your account and authenticate via the link

What is the Spotify MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Spotify MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Spotify account. It provides structured and secure access to your playlists, music library, and playback controls, so your agent can perform actions like managing playlists, adding songs to your queue, checking saved tracks, and updating playlist details on your behalf.

  • Personalized playlist management: Let your agent add songs or podcasts to playlists, change playlist details like name or privacy settings, and keep your music organized just how you like it.
  • Playback control and queue updates: Direct your agent to add tracks or episodes to your current playback queue, helping you line up the perfect listening experience without lifting a finger.
  • Library checks and smart recommendations: Have your agent check if specific tracks, albums, shows, or audiobooks are already saved in your Spotify library, so you never add duplicates or miss out on favorites.
  • Social and follower insights: Ask your agent to check whether you or others are following certain artists, users, or playlists, making it easy to stay connected to your musical community.
  • Podcast and show management: Let your agent verify which podcast episodes or shows are in your library, ensuring you’re always up to date with your latest audio interests.

Connecting Spotify via Composio SDK

Composio SDK is the underlying tech that powers Rube. It's a universal gateway that does everything Rube does but with much more programmatic control. You can programmatically generate an MCP URL with the app you need (here Spotify) for even more tool search precision. It's secure and reliable.

How the Composio SDK works

The Composio SDK follows a three-phase workflow:

  1. Discovery: Searches for tools matching your task and returns relevant toolkits with their details.
  2. Authentication: Checks for active connections. If missing, creates an auth config and returns a connection URL via Auth Link.
  3. Execution: Executes the action using the authenticated connection.

Step-by-step Guide

Step by step10 STEPS
1

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
  • Claude Pro, Max, or API billing enabled Anthropic account
  • Composio API Key
  • A Spotify account
  • Basic knowledge of Python or TypeScript
2

Install Claude Code

bash
# macOS, Linux, WSL
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

# Windows PowerShell
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

# Windows CMD
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd

To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods based on your operating system:

3

Set up Claude Code

bash
cd your-project-folder
claude

Open a terminal, go to your project folder, and start Claude Code:

  • Claude Code will open in your terminal
  • Follow the prompts to sign in with your Anthropic account
  • Complete the authentication flow
  • Once authenticated, you can start using Claude Code
Claude Code initial setup showing sign-in prompt
Claude Code terminal after successful login
4

Set up environment variables

bash
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your_composio_api_key_here
USER_ID=your_user_id_here

Create a .env file in your project root with the following variables:

  • COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio (get it from Composio dashboard)
  • USER_ID identifies the user for session management (use any unique identifier)
5

Install Composio library

npm install @composio/core dotenv

Install the Composio TypeScript library to create MCP sessions.

  • @composio/core provides the core Composio functionality
  • dotenv loads environment variables from your .env file
6

Generate Composio MCP URL

import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['spotify'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http spotify-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);

Create a script to generate a Composio MCP URL for Spotify. This URL will be used to connect Claude Code to Spotify.

What's happening

  • We import the Composio client and load environment variables
  • Create a Composio instance with your API key
  • Call create() to create a Tool Router session for Spotify
  • The returned mcp.url is the MCP server URL that Claude Code will use
  • The script prints this URL so you can copy it
7

Run the script and copy the MCP URL

node --loader ts-node/esm generate_mcp_url.ts
# or if using tsx
tsx generate_mcp_url.ts

Run your TypeScript script to generate the MCP URL.

  • The script connects to Composio and creates a Tool Router session
  • It prints the MCP URL and the exact command you need to run
  • Copy the entire claude mcp add command from the output
8

Add Spotify MCP to Claude Code

bash
claude mcp add --transport http spotify-composio "YOUR_MCP_URL_HERE" --headers "X-API-Key:YOUR_COMPOSIO_API_KEY"

# Then restart Claude Code
exit
claude

In your terminal, add the MCP server using the command from the previous step. The command format is:

  • claude mcp add registers a new MCP server with Claude Code
  • --transport http specifies that this is an HTTP-based MCP server
  • The server name (spotify-composio) is how you'll reference it
  • The URL points to your Composio Tool Router session
  • --headers includes your Composio API key for authentication

After running the command, close the current Claude Code session and start a new one for the changes to take effect.

9

Verify the installation

bash
claude mcp list

Check that your Spotify MCP server is properly configured.

  • This command lists all MCP servers registered with Claude Code
  • You should see your spotify-composio entry in the list
  • This confirms that Claude Code can now access Spotify tools

If everything is wired up, you should see your spotify-composio entry listed:

Claude Code MCP list showing the toolkit MCP server
10

Authenticate Spotify

The first time you try to use Spotify tools, you'll be prompted to authenticate.

  • Claude Code will detect that you need to authenticate with Spotify
  • It will show you an authentication link
  • Open the link in your browser (or copy/paste it)
  • Complete the Spotify authorization flow
  • Return to the terminal and start using Spotify through Claude Code

Once authenticated, you can ask Claude Code to perform Spotify operations in natural language. For example:

  • "Add these songs to my running playlist"
  • "Check if I follow Taylor Swift"
  • "See if my friends follow my playlist"

Complete Code

Here's the complete code to get you started with Spotify and Claude Code:

import 'dotenv/config';
import { Composio } from '@composio/core';

const { COMPOSIO_API_KEY, USER_ID } = process.env;

if (!COMPOSIO_API_KEY || !USER_ID) {
  throw new Error('COMPOSIO_API_KEY and USER_ID required in .env');
}

const composioClient = new Composio({ apiKey: COMPOSIO_API_KEY });

const composioSession = await composioClient.create(USER_ID, {
  toolkits: ['spotify'],
});

const composioMcpUrl = composioSession?.mcp.url;

console.log(`MCP URL: ${composioMcpUrl}`);
console.log(`\nUse this command to add to Claude Code:`);
console.log(`claude mcp add --transport http spotify-composio "${composioMcpUrl}" --headers "X-API-Key:${COMPOSIO_API_KEY}"`);

Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Spotify with Claude Code using Composio's MCP server. Now you can interact with Spotify directly from your terminal using natural language commands.

Key features of this setup:

  • Terminal-native experience without switching contexts
  • Natural language commands for Spotify operations
  • Secure authentication through Composio's managed MCP
  • Tool Router for dynamic tool discovery and execution

Next steps:

  • Try asking Claude Code to perform various Spotify operations
  • Add more toolkits to your Tool Router session for multi-app workflows
  • Integrate this setup into your development workflow for increased productivity

You can extend this by adding more toolkits, implementing custom workflows, or building automation scripts that leverage Claude Code's capabilities.

TOOLS & TRIGGERS

Supported Tools and Triggers

Every Spotify action and event your agent gets out of the box.

Add items to playlist

Add one or more items to a user's playlist.

Add item to playback queue

Add an item to the end of the user's current playback queue.

Change playlist details

Change a playlist's name and public/private state.

Check if user follows artists or users

Check to see if the current user is following one or more artists or other Spotify users.

Check if users follow playlist

Check if the current authenticated user is following a specified playlist.

Check user s saved albums

Check if one or more albums is already saved in the current Spotify user's 'Your Music' library.

Check user s saved audiobooks

Check if one or more audiobooks are already saved in the current Spotify user's library.

Check User's Saved Episodes

Check if one or more podcast episodes are saved in the current Spotify user's 'Your Episodes' library.

Check user's saved shows

Check if one or more shows is already saved in the current Spotify user's library.

Check User's Saved Tracks

Check if one or more tracks is already saved in the current Spotify user's 'Your Music' library.

Create playlist

Create a playlist for a Spotify user.

Follow artists or users

Follow one or more artists or Spotify users on behalf of the current authenticated user.

Follow playlist

Add the current user as a follower of a playlist.

Get a chapter

Get Spotify catalog information for a single audiobook chapter including name, description, duration, release date, narrators, and playback information.

Get Album Details

Get Spotify catalog information for a single album.

Get album tracks

Get Spotify catalog information about an album's tracks.

Get an audiobook

Get Spotify catalog information for a single audiobook.

Get artist

Get detailed Spotify catalog information for a single artist.

Get artist s albums

Get Spotify catalog information about an artist's albums.

Get artist s related artists

Get Spotify catalog information about artists similar to a given artist.

Get Artist's Top Tracks

Get Spotify catalog information about an artist's top tracks by country/market.

Get audiobook chapters

Get Spotify catalog information about an audiobook's chapters.

Get Available Devices

Get information about the user's available Spotify Connect devices.

Get available markets

Get the list of markets where Spotify is available.

Get currently playing track

Get the object currently being played on the user's Spotify account.

Get current user s playlists

Get a list of the playlists owned or followed by the current Spotify user.

Get current user s profile

Get detailed profile information about the current authenticated user.

Get episode

Get Spotify catalog information for a single podcast episode identified by its unique Spotify ID.

Get featured playlists

Get a list of Spotify's editorially curated featured playlists.

Get followed artists

Get all artists followed by the current user.

Get new releases

Get a list of new album releases featured in Spotify (shown, for example, on a Spotify player's "Browse" tab).

Get playback state

Get information about the user's current playback state, including track or episode, progress, and active device.

Get playlist

Get a playlist owned by a Spotify user.

Get playlist cover image

Get the current image(s) associated with a specific playlist.

Get playlist items

Get full details of the items of a playlist owned by a Spotify user.

Get recently played tracks

Get tracks from the current user's recently played tracks.

Get recommendations

Get track recommendations based on seed artists, genres, and/or tracks.

Get several albums

Get Spotify catalog information for multiple albums identified by their Spotify IDs.

Get several artists

Get Spotify catalog information for several artists based on their Spotify IDs.

Get several audiobooks

Retrieve Spotify catalog information for multiple audiobooks in a single request.

Get several browse categories

Get a list of categories used to tag items in Spotify (on, for example, the Spotify player's "Browse" tab).

Get several chapters

Get Spotify catalog information for several audiobook chapters identified by their Spotify IDs.

Get several episodes

Get Spotify catalog information for several episodes based on their Spotify IDs.

Get several shows

Get Spotify catalog information for several shows (podcasts) based on their Spotify IDs.

Get several tracks

Get Spotify catalog information for multiple tracks based on their Spotify IDs.

Get show

Get Spotify catalog information for a single show (podcast) identified by its unique Spotify ID.

Get show episodes

Get Spotify catalog information about a show's episodes.

Get single browse category

Get a single category used to tag items in Spotify (on, for example, the Spotify player's "Browse" tab).

Get the user's queue

Get the list of tracks and episodes in the user's playback queue.

Get track

Get Spotify catalog information for a single track identified by its unique Spotify ID.

Get Track's Audio Analysis

Get a comprehensive audio analysis for a Spotify track.

Get user's playlists

Get a paginated list of playlists owned or followed by a Spotify user.

Get user's profile

Get public profile information about a Spotify user.

Get user s saved albums

Get a list of albums saved in the current Spotify user's library ('Your Music').

Get user s saved audiobooks

Get a list of the audiobooks saved in the current Spotify user's 'Your Music' library.

Get user's saved episodes

Get a list of episodes saved in the current Spotify user's library.

Get User's Saved Shows

Get a list of shows saved in the current Spotify user's library.

Get User's Saved Tracks

Get a list of the songs saved in the current Spotify user's 'Your Music' library.

Get User's Top Artists

Get the current user's top artists based on calculated affinity.

Get User's Top Tracks

Get the current user's top tracks based on calculated affinity.

Pause playback

Pause playback on the user's account.

Remove playlist items

Remove one or more items from a user's playlist.

Remove users saved albums

Remove one or more albums from the current user's 'Your Music' library.

Remove User's Saved Audiobooks

Remove one or more audiobooks from the current user's Spotify library.

Remove user's saved episodes

Remove one or more episodes from the current user's library.

Remove user s saved shows

Delete one or more shows from current Spotify user's library.

Remove user s saved tracks

Remove one or more tracks from the current user's 'Your Music' library.

Save albums for current user

Save one or more albums to the current user's 'Your Music' library.

Save audiobooks for current user

Save one or more audiobooks to the current user's library.

Save episodes for current user

Save one or more podcast episodes to the current user's library.

Save shows for current user

Save one or more shows to current Spotify user's library.

Save tracks for current user

Save one or more tracks to the current user's 'Your Music' library.

Search for item

Get Spotify catalog information about albums, artists, playlists, tracks, shows, episodes or audiobooks that match a keyword string.

Seek to position

Seek to a specific position in the user's currently playing track.

Set playback volume

Set the volume for the user's current playback device.

Set repeat mode

Set the repeat mode for the user's playback.

Skip to next

Skips to next track in the user's queue.

Skip to previous

Skips to the previous track in the user's queue.

Start resume playback

Start a new context or resume current playback on the user's active device.

Toggle playback shuffle

Toggle shuffle on or off for user's playback.

Transfer playback

Transfer playback to a new device and optionally begin playback.

Unfollow artists or users

Remove the current user as a follower of one or more artists or other Spotify users.

Unfollow playlist

Remove the current user as a follower of a playlist.

Update playlist items

Either replace all tracks in a playlist OR reorder existing tracks within it.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

With a standalone Spotify MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Spotify tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Spotify and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Yes, you can. Claude Code fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Spotify tools.

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Spotify scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Spotify data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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