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spicetify/spicetify-themes

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TLDR

A community collection of visual themes for the Spotify desktop app, used alongside the Spicetify command-line tool to change colors, fonts, and the overall look of Spotify. Preview all themes in THEMES.md before installing anything.

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    What it does
      Spotify visual themes
      Multiple color schemes
      Extra appearance tweaks
    Tech Stack
      CSS
      Spicetify tool
    Use Cases
      Customize Spotify look
      Browse theme previews
      Match desktop aesthetic
    Audience
      Spotify desktop users
      Customization fans
    Setup
      Install Spicetify first
      Clone and copy themes
      Run two commands
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Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Change the visual appearance of the Spotify desktop app to a custom color scheme or style using any theme in the collection.

USE CASE 2

Browse dozens of community-made theme previews and pick one that matches your desktop aesthetic before installing.

USE CASE 3

Apply multiple color scheme variations within a single theme to fine-tune the exact look you want.

USE CASE 4

Add extra appearance tweaks from the _Extra folder on top of your chosen Spotify theme.

Tech stack

CSSSpicetify

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires the Spicetify command-line tool installed first, the official ad-blocked version of Spotify is not supported.

In plain English

This repository is a community-built collection of visual themes for Spotify. It works alongside a separate tool called Spicetify, which is a command-line utility that lets you change how the Spotify desktop app looks. Without Spicetify installed, these themes do nothing on their own. With Spicetify installed, you can apply any of the themes here to change colors, fonts, and the general appearance of the Spotify interface. The collection contains many different themes, each with its own visual style. Some themes also offer multiple color schemes, so you can pick the color variation you prefer after selecting the base theme. A preview file called THEMES.md is included in the repository so you can see what each one looks like before installing anything. Installation involves three steps: cloning this repository to your computer, copying the theme folders into the directory where Spicetify stores themes, and then running a couple of Spicetify commands to activate the theme you want. The README includes the specific commands for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Two of the themes, called Dribbblish and Turntable, have their own setup instructions because they require extra steps. The repository also includes a folder called _Extra with additional tweaks for Spotify's appearance. Community support is handled through a subreddit and a Discord server rather than GitHub issues, which are reserved for bug reports and feature requests. This is a practical customization resource for anyone who wants Spotify to look different from its default style. You need the Spicetify command-line tool installed first, and the official ad-blocked version of Spotify is not supported.

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Prompt 1
I have Spicetify installed. How do I clone the spicetify-themes repo, copy a theme to the right folder, and activate it with the Spicetify command?
Prompt 2
Show me the Spicetify commands to switch between different color schemes within a single theme on macOS.
Prompt 3
How do I install the Dribbblish or Turntable theme from spicetify-themes since they have extra setup steps?
Prompt 4
How do I apply the appearance tweaks from the spicetify-themes _Extra folder on top of my current theme?
Prompt 5
Which Spicetify themes have the most color scheme options and how do I see a preview before installing?
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