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spicetify/cli

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TLDR

A command-line tool that customizes the Spotify desktop app by modifying its appearance, adding features, and injecting custom code through themes and extensions.

Mindmap

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    What it does
      Modify Spotify colors
      Inject custom code
      Add new features
      Change interface look
    How it works
      Modifies client files
      Applies custom CSS
      Runs JavaScript extensions
      Installs sidebar apps
    Use cases
      Apply dark themes
      Add lyrics display
      Extend playback controls
      Personalize interface
    Tech stack
      Go backend
      JavaScript extensions
      CSS styling
    Platforms
      Windows
      macOS
      Linux
    Audience
      Desktop app users
      Customization enthusiasts

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Apply custom color schemes and dark themes to your Spotify interface.

USE CASE 2

Add missing features like lyrics display, custom keyboard shortcuts, or advanced playback controls.

USE CASE 3

Install community-built apps that appear in Spotify's sidebar for quick access.

USE CASE 4

Modify the look and feel of any UI element using custom CSS without waiting for official updates.

Tech stack

GoJavaScriptCSS

Getting it running

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Spotify desktop app installed and understanding of where to place theme/extension files for the tool to inject modifications.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice and license text.

In plain English

Spicetify is a command-line tool that lets you customize the official Spotify desktop app. By default Spotify's appearance and features are locked, you cannot change colors, add new features, or adjust the interface. Spicetify unlocks those restrictions. It works by modifying Spotify's client files and injecting custom code. You can change the color scheme of the entire interface, apply custom CSS to alter the look of any element, add Extensions (small scripts that add new features like lyrics display, keyboard shortcuts, or playback controls), and install custom built-in apps that appear in Spotify's sidebar. You would use this if you find the default Spotify interface boring or limiting and want to personalize it, for example, applying a dark theme, adding missing features, or extending playback controls. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The tool is written in Go but extensions and themes are written in JavaScript and CSS. It requires some comfort running commands in a terminal to install and use.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I install Spicetify and apply a custom theme to my Spotify desktop app?
Prompt 2
Show me how to write a simple Spicetify extension that adds a new button to the Spotify interface.
Prompt 3
What are the best community themes and extensions available for Spicetify right now?
Prompt 4
How do I create a custom CSS theme for Spicetify that changes Spotify's color scheme?
Prompt 5
Can you help me troubleshoot why my Spicetify extension isn't showing up in Spotify?
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