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Spotify Data Retrieval Project

Overview

This Python script allows users to retrieve their Spotify library data, including saved albums, liked songs, and playlists using the Spotify Web API.

Features

  • Retrieve saved albums
  • Fetch liked songs
  • List user playlists
  • OAuth 2.0 authentication with Spotify

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.7+
  • requests library
  • Spotify Developer Account
  • Registered Spotify Application

Setup and Installation

1. Dependencies

Install the required Python library:

pip install requests

2. Spotify Developer Credentials

  1. Create a new application at the Spotify Developer Dashboard
  2. Obtain your:
    • Client ID
    • Client Secret
    • Redirect URI

3. Authentication Flow

This script follows the Spotify Authorization Code Flow:

  • Generate an authorization URL
  • User logs in and grants permissions
  • Receive authorization code
  • Exchange code for access token
  • Make API requests with the token

Usage

Configuration

Replace the following variables in the script:

  • CLIENT_ID: Your Spotify application's client ID
  • CLIENT_SECRET: Your Spotify application's client secret
  • REDIRECT_URI: Your registered redirect URI

Running the Script

  1. Authorize the application by opening the generated authorization URL
  2. Copy the authorization code from the redirected URL
  3. Replace auth_code with your received code
  4. Run the script

Security Notes

  • Never commit sensitive information like client secrets to version control
  • Use environment variables or a configuration file to store credentials
  • Rotate your Spotify application credentials periodically

Scopes Used

  • user-library-read: Access user's saved albums and liked songs
  • playlist-read-private: Read user's private playlists
  • user-read-private: Access user's private profile information
  • user-read-email: Read user's email address

Error Handling

  • Ensure valid credentials and active internet connection
  • Check Spotify API response status for potential errors

Limitations

  • Access token expires after a short period
  • Requires manual token refresh

Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.