Spotify MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Spotify in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add markswendsen-code-spotify -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-spotify

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markswendsen-code-spotify": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@striderlabs/mcp-spotify"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Spotify MCP server do?

MCP server for Spotify - let AI agents control playback, search music, and manage playlists

Is the Spotify MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Spotify run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Spotify to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add markswendsen-code-spotify -- npx -y @striderlabs/mcp-spotify

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