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How to run a Spotify search

TL;DR

To run a Spotify search, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/spotify/search with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 23 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Search Spotify programmatically and get structured, ranked results.

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How to run a Spotify search (step by step)

1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
2
Call the Spotify Search API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/spotify/search with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/spotify/search?q=skincare" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 23,
  "data": {
    "total": 2,
    "results": [
      {
        "title": "Top result",
        "url": "https://example.com/1",
        "author": "@creator",
        "views": 530120
      },
      {
        "title": "Second result",
        "url": "https://example.com/2",
        "author": "@maker",
        "views": 210430
      }
    ]
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
q	string	Yes	Search query or keywords (min 2 characters).
type	string	No	tracks, albums, artists, podcasts, or episodes. Default tracks.
limit	integer	No	Max items to return (default 20, max 50). Billed per result.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Spotify Search API do?

The Spotify Search API lets you search and return matching results from a public Spotify query using one GET request to /v1/spotify/search. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the Spotify Search API cost?

Each successful call costs 23 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a Spotify API key or OAuth?

No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Rumble. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Is the Spotify Search API suitable for production use?

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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