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Spotify API

Spotify API for
playlists, tracks and artists.

Turn a playlist or track link into structured catalogue data without losing its owner and source context.

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GET/spotify/playlist
monocrawl / spotify
Recorded response
Today’s Top Hits cover from the recorded Spotify playlist

Today’s Top Hits on Spotify

id
37i9dQZF1DXcBWIGoYBM5M
name
Today’s Top Hits
owner.name
Spotify
total_tracks
50
followers
33,788,768
items[0].title
Bass Persuades
Selected public fields

Recorded excerpt. One selected track from 50 returned playlist entries. Values may change; missing fields stay null.

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The data

Spotify data,
ready to work with.

Spotify search can find artists, albums, tracks and playlists, but those results are starting points rather than complete catalogue records. Open a playlist to read its owner, track window and source-reported follower count; use track and album operations when you need their own metadata. Artist popularity and track play counts describe different measures, so keep them separate. The Today’s Top Hits example is a dated playlist response with one selected track shown here. Monocrawl returns public metadata as JSON for catalogue and editorial research; it does not deliver full audio streams or private listening history.

Catalogue search

Find returned artists, tracks, albums and playlists.

query → matches

Playlists

Inspect owner, track entries and playlist-level counts.

playlist ID → tracks

Track metadata

Read duration, artists and album context for one track.

track ID → details

Albums

Open a release record and its returned artist links.

album ID → release

Artists

Inspect a public artist record without equating popularity with sales.

artist ID → profile

Request → response

From Spotify
to structured JSON.

Inspect selected fields from a recorded Spotify response for Today’s Top Hits on Spotify. Choose a language and use your own key to request current data.

  1. 1
  2. 2
    Choose your inputs

    Replace the example inputs with your own target. Send your key in the x-api-key header.

  3. 3
    Use the returned JSON

    Read the returned record from data. Check credits_used for the call’s confirmed credit usage.

Your requestGET /v1/spotify/playlist
curl "https://www.monocrawl.com/v1/spotify/playlist?id=37i9dQZF1DXcBWIGoYBM5M" \
  -H "x-api-key: mn_your_key_here"
What comes backdata excerpt
{
  "id": "37i9dQZF1DXcBWIGoYBM5M",
  "name": "Today’s Top Hits",
  "owner": {
    "name": "Spotify"
  },
  "total_tracks": 50,
  "followers": 33788768,
  "items": [
    {
      "title": "Bass Persuades"
    }
  ]
}

Recorded 21 Sep 2026 for Today’s Top Hits on Spotify. One selected track from 50 returned playlist entries. Selected fields only; this is a historical snapshot.

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What you can build

What you can build
with Spotify data.

Use Spotify data in the products and workflows you’re already building.

01
  1. Playlist URL
  2. Owner + tracks
  3. Your playlist view

Inspect a playlist

Open a playlist and keep its owner, track window and collection date together.

Explore this workflow
02
  1. Artist ID
  2. Tracks + albums
  3. Your catalogue

Research an artist

Connect an artist record to selected tracks and albums without treating popularity as sales.

Explore this workflow
03
  1. Search term
  2. Matching tracks
  3. Your music index

Find music metadata

Search the supported catalogues and open a matching track before using its duration or credits.

Explore this workflow
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Spotify API pricing

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Spotify API endpoints

7 currently available operations, grouped by the data you need. Open an endpoint for parameters, response details and pricing.

Listed credit prices are per request. Metered or variable-cost operations can settle differently; check the endpoint reference when budgeting.

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Before you build

Spotify API questions,
answered.

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Can this API stream Spotify tracks?

No. These operations return public catalogue metadata. A preview URL, when supplied by the source, is distinct from full playback rights.

Is a playlist follower count live?

No. It is the count in the recorded source response. Playlist membership, cover art and counts can change after that observation.

What Spotify operations can I use?

The catalogue shows 7 currently available operations with their individual prices. Open an endpoint for its accepted inputs, returned fields and limitations.

How much does the Spotify API cost?

Start with 150 free credits. Paid subscriptions start at $29 per month for 10,000 credits, before applicable tax. Each operation has its own price. Check the endpoint reference for variable charges. Compare plans

How do I authenticate requests?

Use your Monocrawl API key in the x-api-key header. The endpoint reference lists any additional inputs needed for the operation. Authentication guide

What request limits apply?

Limits depend on your Monocrawl plan. The Free account ceiling is 600 requests per minute and 50 simultaneous requests. Endpoint capacity and Free daily protections also apply; these ceilings do not guarantee source throughput. Read the limits guide

What should I know about Spotify coverage?

The API returns public catalogue metadata, not full audio streams or private listener analytics. Playlist membership, follower totals and popularity can change after a recorded response.

Is Monocrawl affiliated with Spotify?

Monocrawl is an independent service. Third-party names identify data sources and do not imply a partnership or endorsement.

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