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Spotify MCP server

Yes. Spotify provides a remote MCP server, listed in Claude’s connector directory with the Anthropic verified mark.

Maintained by
Spotify
Sign-in
None
Tools
6 3 read · 3 write
Docs
support.spotify.com

Where the Spotify server is listed

01Setup

How to connect the Spotify MCP server

Every client below points at the same URL. Pick yours.

Claude (web, desktop and mobile)

  1. 1 Click Add to Claude, or open Settings → Connectors → Browse connectors and search for Spotify.
  2. 2 Click Connect.
  3. 3 In a chat, open the tools menu under the message box and check Spotify is on.

Tool-by-tool permissions, security notes and reviews: Spotify connector for Claude.

Claude Code

  1. 1
    Run this in your terminal: 
    claude mcp add --transport http spotify https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp
    Add --scope user to use it in every project, or --scope project to share it through .mcp.json.
  2. 2 Check it with claude mcp list.

ChatGPT

Spotify is in ChatGPT’s plugin directory, published by Spotify , and it uses the same MCP server URL. Open it and click Connect .

Spotify in ChatGPT

Cursor

Add to Cursor

One click if the app is installed, or add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (or .cursor/mcp.json in a project) , then check it under Settings → MCP.

~/.cursor/mcp.json 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spotify": {
      "url": "https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp"
    }
  }
}

VS Code

Add to VS Code

One click if the app is installed, or add this to .vscode/mcp.json in your project , then start the server from the file or the MCP view. It is used by Copilot agent mode.

.vscode/mcp.json 
{
  "servers": {
    "spotify": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json , then refresh the MCP list in Cascade.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spotify": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Codex CLI

Add this to ~/.codex/config.toml , then restart Codex.

~/.codex/config.toml 
[mcp_servers.spotify]
url = "https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp"
Where it runs
On Spotify’s side, at mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net. Nothing is installed on your machine.
Client only runs local servers?
Bridge to the remote URL with mcp-remote: npx mcp-remote https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp

02Capabilities

What the Spotify MCP server can do

Summarised from the 6 tools in Spotify’s listing: what an AI client can read, and what it can change.

Reads
Account, Currently playing, Tracks
Changes
Add library; create playlist.
Deletes
Remove library.

Spotify’s own one-liner: “Music and podcast recommendations, just for you.” (Claude directory listing)

Example prompts from the official listings

  • “Recommend episodes with best film picks for the awards”

    ChatGPT

  • “Create a running mix with my favorite 160 and 80 bpm tracks”

    ChatGPT

  • “Find a gripping sci-fi audiobook for my commute”

    ChatGPT

03Tools

Spotify MCP tools

All 6 tools an AI client can call once connected: 3 read, 3 create or change (1 delete).

  • fetch_tracks Read
  • get_currently_playing Read
  • search Read
  • add_to_library Write
  • create_playlist Write
  • Remove_from_library Delete

Tool names from Spotify’s listing in Claude’s connector directory, checked 2026-10-20. Read and write labels are our reading of each name’s verb. In Claude you can set each tool to ask before it runs.

04Servers

Official vs community Spotify MCP servers

1 server for Spotify in the official MCP Registry and Claude’s connector directory. “Official” means the registry entry is tied to spotify.com or Spotify’s own GitHub account; community servers are built by anyone else.

  • Claude directory Spotify by Spotify

    Music and podcast recommendations, just for you.

    Remote · mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net · 6 tools

05FAQ

Spotify MCP questions

Is there an official Spotify MCP server?

Yes. Spotify provides a remote MCP server at https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp, listed in Claude’s connector directory with the Anthropic verified mark. It exposes 6 tools: 3 read and 3 write.

What is the Spotify MCP server URL?

https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp. It is a remote MCP server over streamable HTTP, hosted at mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net. Paste it into any client that supports remote MCP servers.

How do I add the Spotify MCP server to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http spotify https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp. Add --scope user to make it available in every project.

How do I use the Spotify MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?

In Cursor, add it to ~/.cursor/mcp.json under "mcpServers" as {"spotify": {"url": "https://mcp-gateway-external-pilot.spotify.net/mcp"}}. In VS Code, add it to .vscode/mcp.json under "servers" with "type": "http" and the same URL. Both apps also accept the one-click install links on this page.

Does the Spotify MCP server need an API key?

Claude’s directory lists it as not requiring sign-in.

What tools does the Spotify MCP server have?

6 tools: create_playlist, get_currently_playing, search, add_to_library, fetch_tracks, Remove_from_library.

Does Spotify work in ChatGPT?

Yes. Spotify is in ChatGPT’s plugin directory, published by Spotify.

Sources: the official MCP Registry, Spotify in Claude’s connector directory , Spotify in ChatGPT’s plugin directory, checked October 20, 2026. Client config formats follow each client’s own docs. This site is independent and not affiliated with Spotify, Anthropic or OpenAI. See also the Spotify connector page for reviews.

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