spotify-player

Control Spotify playback and search from the terminal.

2|Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill spotify-player-enclawed
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: spotify-player
Source: https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss/tree/main/skills/spotify-player
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill spotify-player-enclawed

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the friction of managing Spotify from a terminal-friendly workflow, so you can search, play, pause, and switch devices without opening the desktop app.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Preferred playback tool: Uses spogo for search, transport controls, status checks, and device management.
  • Fallback support: Falls back to spotify_player when spogo is unavailable.
  • Common use cases: Quickly search for a track, start playback, pause music, switch output devices, or connect to a Spotify session during work.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to search Spotify for a song, play it through spogo, and use spotify_player only if spogo is unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions about spotify-player

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I control Spotify playback from the terminal?▼

You can control Spotify playback from the terminal by using the spogo tool to search tracks, play, pause, and switch output devices without opening the desktop app.

Do I need a Spotify Premium account to use terminal playback controls?▼

Yes, a Spotify Premium account is required to use terminal playback controls. You also need either spogo or spotify_player installed on your system for full operation.

What happens if spogo is unavailable for Spotify terminal controls?▼

If spogo is unavailable, the system falls back to spotify_player to handle your Spotify search and playback controls so your listening workflow remains uninterrupted.

How does spogo cookie-based authentication work for Spotify?▼

Spogo cookie-based authentication is required for full operation, allowing the terminal client to securely manage your Spotify session and execute transport controls.

Can I switch Spotify output devices without opening the desktop app?▼

Yes, you can switch Spotify output devices directly from the terminal using spogo, which manages device switching and connects to your active Spotify session during work.