Install Spotify on Manjaro: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a way to enjoy your favorite tracks on your Manjaro system? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Spotify on your device.

To start, it's essential to understand that Spotify is a commercial music and video streaming service that requires a Premium account to play tracks. While there are official clients available for download, we will be focusing on a lighter weight alternative called spotifyd.

Spotifyd uses the Web API from Spotify, which does not handle streaming itself. Instead, it relies on other applications to stream music. To get started, you'll need to install the app and configure its settings.

Once you've installed spotifyd, you can run it by pressing '?' in the terminal. This will bring up a help menu that lists currently implemented key events and their actions. You can also edit the config file at any time by navigating to $/snap/spt/current/.config/spotify-tui/client.yml.

After accepting the permissions, you'll be redirected to localhost (a blank webpage). Copy the URL and paste it into the terminal prompt. This will allow you to access the Spotify API and authenticate with your account.

Next, you'll need to add a Redirect URI to your Spotify application. Don't worry if you don't have anything running on localhost - this step is simply required for authentication purposes. Once complete, click 'Create a Client ID' and create an app.

Spotify-tui needs to connect to Spotify's API in order to find music by searching for specific tracks or artists. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Run the app and press '?' to bring up the help menu.

2. Search for your favorite tracks or artists using the provided search function.

3. Click on a track or artist to view its details and start playing it.

In conclusion, installing Spotify on Manjaro is a straightforward process that requires some basic configuration steps. With this guide, you should be able to get started with enjoying your favorite music in no time!

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