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The Spotify channel adds track menu actions for Spotify. This channel doesn't publish or export anything — it just makes it easy to jump to tracks in Spotify.

What it does

When enabled, recognized tracks get Spotify actions in their menu (if the track exists in the Spotify catalog). That's it for now. No accounts to connect, no tokens to configure.

Configuration

Find the configuration in the Channels tab → "Spotify".

There's just a single toggle. Enable it, and you get the track menu actions. Disable it, and they disappear.

Track menu actions

• Spotify → Open track: Opens the track in the browser
• Spotify → Copy link: Copies the URL (plain or Markdown-formatted)

Why doesn't the app offer Like/Unlike and "Add to Playlist" functions for Spotify?

Short answer: Spotify's requirements for apps to access its write/edit API are insanely high, and I can't fulfill them.

As a developer, I have to register my app on Spotify's platform so it can interact with their API. During development, I can allow up to 5 Spotify users to use LP with their Spotify accounts. So far, business as usual. But when you want to go live with your app, you'll have to switch the registration from "dev mode" (5 users max.) to "extended quota mode" (unlimited user accounts).

This is where it gets stupid — namely, Spotify's requirements for that. Quoting Quota modes | Spotify for Developers:

Please note that as of May 15th 2025, Spotify only accepts applications only from organizations (not individuals). For more information on this update, read here.

Application must be sent through a company email by using this form. Check out the implementation requirements below to make sure your company is compatible before submitting your application.

Implementation requirements:

• Established Business Entity (legally registered business or organisation)
• Operating an active, and Launched Service
• Maintaining a minimum of active users (at least 250k MAUs)
• Being available in key Spotify markets
• Commercial Viability
• Adherence to Terms

So, in short: I'd love to add the functionality (in fact, I've had all of it working already, but had to remove it) but until I somehow manage to get 250,000 people to use LP (each month!), I'm stuck.