Spotify OAuth: Automating Discover Weekly Playlist - Full Tutorial

[@clarity3208]

hey at 9:07 , really did not get information about Redirect URI and how did you move to next step so i was unable to create my own dashboard is there a some kind of problem in there? or what to fill in Redirect URI?

[@synsation]

I just realized that that clip got cut off! So at 9:07 you can just set a placeholder for the redirectURI when first creating the app in the dashboard. For example, that placeholder value can just be "/". Later in the video, I go back and replace that value with the location of my server address, once the app is up and running . So, for example if following the video, you would set the redirect value to 127.0.0.1/redirect. This is where the Flask server is running in our example. However, if you end up hosting this app, it would be the address the app is hosted at :) Hope that clarifies things for you!

[@clarity3208]

@@synsation this was very helpful, does this error [ Illegal redirect_uri] occurred to you coz i simply copied entire code from your git hub reposit and pasted it on my PyCharm it throws this error on web page.

[@katzmatt2]

@@synsation thanks for the reply, can you pin this comment at the top?

[@synsation]

@@clarity3208 No I have not seen the illegal redirect_uri error. I would double check your dashboard and make sure that the URI in the dashboard matches the location of your web server. And make sure your web app is running.

[@clarity3208]

@@synsation I didn't go into much detail but i found that if we didn't use underscore as in (_external=True ) inside this [ create_spotify_oauth()] function it throws error like illegal redirect_uri in web page. so finally completed Spotify OAuth 😊😇 thanks☺

[@laxlyfters8695]

Spotify needs you as a developer advocate. I think tutorials like these are great to know how to use a API and particular orgs tech. This type of content can get more developers using this tech and the more who build the better and creative solutions you see out there. This is a great idea for any dev looking for a job take a company like twilio for example you can choose one of many of there api and create a tutorial on how to use it and explain and create documentation for it. Thank you for this awesome video!!!

[@synsation]

Thanks! I have always enjoyed the aspects of teaching things, and lots of times documentation for these types of APIs are not very straightforward. I've considered a role as a dev advocate in the past and at some point was actually interviewing for a role as a dev advocate so maybe some day!

[@lakshmi9692]

Great job to breaking down step-by-step the process of creating personalized music experience. It's great to see how coding can be applied to real-world applications. Thank you for sharing this tutorial and helping beginners like me take our coding skills to the next level!

[@synsation]

Thank you for your positive feedback! I'm glad to hear that the tutorial was helpful for you. Keep coding and exploring new possibilities with the API!

[@mcgrey_]

I was searching for something like this, that builds a log in with flask! Such a great way of explaining and going through the process step by step! Thanks:)

[@QuandaleDingleBarnacleJonesIII]

I just finished the tutorial and this ish got me hyped. Thank you!

[@synsation]

Yay! I’m glad you liked it and it was motivating! It was a fun little project!

[@iamguyfawkes1474]

Very well explained tutorial, please make more of these !! 🥺❤

[@synsation]

Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful. I'll definitely consider creating more content like this in the future. Stay tuned!

[@iamguyfawkes1474]

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[@Error698]

Bro, I need help. Do you think that you can help me?

[@thomasannegilligan6250]

Well. The only Python I knew about (worthy of a script) had a prefix call Monty. In those days it was all about “data entry” which involved hiring typists to look at something and type it in only a QUERTY board. This young lady seems pretty smart and I like her voice which allows me to drift into sleep since all the jargon is not in my mental a space. She also has a Dad who is almost as smart as she is.

[@synsation]

I have also heard of monty python :D Thanks for your support!

[@AmoghSrivastava]

Here from your instagram! Love the tiny details and editing you do in the tutorial. Def recommending in my circles 🙌

[@synsation]

Thank you so much for your support and for recommending my tutorial to your circles! I'm glad you enjoyed the tiny details and editing, and I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

[@siletro]

Thank you soo much! You did an amazing job explaining in simple terms. I was trying so hard to implement oauth but now i finally understood it

[@synsation]

You're welcome! I'm happy to hear that my explanation helped you understand OAuth better. Keep up the good work!

[@Mau5trakt]

I only can say... THANK YOU this is really what i need it. i hope some day help with my knowledge as you.

[@disi3z]

THANKS! Creating oauth is so tricky actually

[@tayliecarlson7830]

This video is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you for making this. You explained everything so well and now I can create my own app from the spotify api! Thank you!!

[@daviesemmanuel8047]

Were you able to access console?

[@studiowebselect]

Put your scrip in a aws lambda function behind an api gateway and a EventBridge trigger weekly and its all be automated for free.

[@synsation]

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely consider using AWS Lambda and EventBridge for future automation.

[@Matthew-qh8df]

Very cool thank you for sharing!

[@iluvsyphonfilter]

Amazing!

[@ominhquanho3860]

Is there anyway to wrap the code from redirect url using pure python script? Thank you so much

[@renzeatzema5990]

Got here through your instagram, because this is something I definitely need in life! First world problems am I right Running into a problem tho, since the Discover Weekly wasn't in my library, the error message showed up. I thought simply placing it into my library would fix the problem, but re-running my code and refreshing the webpage, I still get the error. Any clue what's going on? Absolutely love the vibes and this new longer style content btw, keep it going!

[@synsation]

Maybe there's a chance that the Discover Weekly playlist hasn't been added to your profile. Even though the playlist is curated to you, it doesn't automatically add it. You can try to go to the Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify, click the three dots next to the playlist name and the click "Add to Profile". Then the Discover Weekly playlist should show up in the list of playlists pulled from the API request. You can also go to the Spotify API sandbox and check the request to see if it is returning that playlist in the list of items.

[@renzeatzema5990]

Exactly that minor detail fixed it, you're the best! As I said, love the new longer style content, keep it going!

[@bananaboydan3642]

I dont see any console option when i login the dashboard so i cannot access a token, please help

[@Frets49]

A beginner here, so how many times will this program work, as in does the saved weekly playlist get populated each week. And where in the code are we specifying when to perform all these actions.

[@Error698]

Discover Weekly was not added to my spotify library when I completed my OAuth so it said (Discover Weekly not Found), but now I have added it to my library and now when I refresh that webpage it still says the same to me. Help Please

[@synsation]

Maybe there's a chance that the Discover Weekly playlist hasn't been added to your profile. Even though the playlist is curated to you, it doesn't automatically add it. You can try to go to the Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify, click the three dots next to the playlist name and the click "Add to Profile". Then the Discover Weekly playlist should show up in the list of playlists pulled from the API request.

[@Error698]

@@synsation I have added that playlist to my profile,still it shows the same error. Is there a place where I can share a screenshot and you may help me, because it means a lot and will help in my college project

[@Error698]

Hello! Please help me!

[@swapnalidhotre8265]

@@Error698 I'm facing the same problem. The playlist is added to my profile but when I try to print the id of the playlist it shows none

[@fabianmutke8061]

@@swapnalidhotre8265 also facing the same Problem and i cant solve it on my own, send help pls xD

[@TEQANIWEBAS]

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[@joyceleung7009]

Hi, i wonder would this code would be triggered as long as new songs are added to the "Discover Weekly" playlist :)

[@synsation]

I didn’t know it in the video but you could set up that script to run every week with a Cronjob or put it inside a lambda function. Then you can set a time maybe the day before the Discover weekly playlist updates

[@Brandonator24]

I'm having trouble getting my discover weekly to be found. If I print the playlists it fetches all my playlists show up EXCEPT that one. any ideas?

[@synsation]

You might have to go to the Discover weekly playlist and “Add it to Your Library”. There is a little + icon under the playlist name and once you add it, it should up in the list that comes from the API! Hopefully that helps :)

[@Brandonator24]

@@synsation Unfortunately I tried that already and it still isn't showing.

[@TomoFromEarth]

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[@samraiblade]

I really like this video. I wanted to ask if there is a version that can be created for artists who are trying to match their music with the right audience without being spammy. I tried to create a version of your program (struggled). Tried using chaptgpt (stuggled). Was wondering if you do consulting or need me to email you. Really need the help. I'm a one person team😅

[@patricktang3377]

I noticed that your SpotifyforDevelopers has six tabs, which are Discover, Docs., Console, Community, Dashboard, Use Cases. How come mine only has two tabs, Docs. and Community?

[@AristotelianLogic]

Spotify updated the documentation interface since the video was recorded.

[@FerJeff92]

i love you, thank you

[@Boullii]

would selenium not work for logging in???

[@entertainmentonspot8747]

I don't think i could focus on this if you are the one who is explaining you are just too beautiful

[@kamran1253]

Thanks 😃😍

[@neeraj_gk]

where will i get my redirect uri ?????

[@saturdayprod]

The authorization was the worse part for me

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[@crpdp]

Thanks Mam, It helped a lot with my project

[@edgarbonilla372]

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[@synsation]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and I'll definitely keep creating more content. Stay tuned!

[@emilydoherty8037]

Hi, I am trying to follow your tutorial, and it worked great at first, but recently I am running into an error whenever I try to run the flask site, I am able to get to the login to spotify page but then it redirects me to a page that says: "SpotifyOauthError spotipy.oauth2.SpotifyOauthError: error: invalid_client, error_description: Invalid client " Please let me know if you have any ideas for fixing this! Thanks in advance EDIT: also this happened after I generated a new app and Client Secret and Client ID, so I'm thinking maybe that might have to do with it. I deleted the old pair because it accidentally got leaked.

[@jacknicholson337]

Why is app.secret_key never used?

[@NationalGotTalent]

amazing, I saw that you closed the tiktok channel and I searched on youtube, I talked to you on tiktok before, how can we get in touch? a wonderful day