Hey everyone, I’m trying to figure out how to make playlist folders in Spotify using their app API. I’ve looked at the docs and they talk about a Playlist model, but there’s nothing about folders for organizing playlists.
I know the main Spotify program has a function to make playlist groups, but that’s not available for us app developers to use. Does anyone know if there’s a way to create these playlist folders through the API?
I’m working on an app that needs to organize playlists into folders, and I’m stuck on how to do this. Has anyone found a workaround or hidden method to create these folder structures? Any tips or ideas would be super helpful!
hey man, i feel ur pain. spotify’s api is kinda limited for folder stuff. but here’s a trick - use playlist descriptions to tag them. like put “folder:rock” in the description. then in ur app, u can sort playlists based on these tags. not perfect but it works ok for me. good luck!
As someone who’s been developing Spotify apps for a while, I can tell you that unfortunately, there’s no direct way to create playlist folders through the API. It’s a limitation that’s frustrated many developers, myself included.
However, I’ve found a workaround that might help. You can simulate folders by using a naming convention for your playlists. For example, prefix playlists with folder names like ‘Rock/’, ‘Pop/’, etc. Then in your app, you can group these playlists visually to mimic folder structures.
It’s not perfect, but it’s the best solution I’ve found so far. You’ll need to implement the folder-like behavior on your app’s side by parsing the playlist names to create a virtual folder structure.
Another approach is to use Spotify’s ‘description’ field for playlists to store metadata about your folder structure. You could then parse this in your app to organize playlists.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you need more details on implementing either of these approaches.
I’ve been in your shoes, trying to wrangle Spotify’s API for playlist organization. It’s a real pain point for developers. Here’s what I’ve learned through trial and error:
There’s no built-in way to create playlist folders via the API, but you can fake it with some clever tricks. One method I’ve used is to embed folder info in the playlist name itself, like ‘Workout/High Intensity’ and ‘Workout/Cool Down’. Then in your app, you parse these names to create a virtual folder structure.
Another approach is to use the playlist description field as a metadata container. You could stuff it with JSON that defines your folder structure, then read and interpret that in your app.
Both methods require some extra coding on your end, but they get the job done. Just be aware that users won’t see these ‘folders’ in the official Spotify app - it’s all handled on your side.
I’ve encountered this issue before while working on a Spotify integration project. Unfortunately, the API doesn’t support playlist folders directly. One approach I found effective was using a custom metadata system within playlist names or descriptions. For instance, you could use a format like ‘[FolderName] PlaylistName’ or include JSON-structured data in the description field. Then, parse this information in your app to create a virtual folder structure.
Another option is to maintain a separate database in your app that maps playlists to your desired folder structure. This way, you can organize playlists however you want without relying on Spotify’s limitations. It requires more work on your end, but it offers greater flexibility and control over the organization.
Remember, these are workarounds and not official solutions. Keep an eye on Spotify’s API updates in case they add folder support in the future.