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python-swspotify

Cross-platform library to get the currently playing song and artist from Spotify w/o using the API or the internet. Very fast.

  • Spotify metadata library
  • LIBRARY
  • DESKTOP
  • Dependency only
official+codex · reviewed · Jun 3, 2026 description in en

Description

Current Spotify playback metadata can be read locally without calling the Spotify Web API. Developers can display the currently playing song and artist in desktop widgets, lyrics tools, or automation. It inspects local desktop or player state and may reveal listening activity.

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