get_currently_playing
Retrieve real-time Spotify playback details, including the current track, artist, album, progress, playback state, active device, and settings, for applications, social media, or smart home integration.
Instructions
Get real-time information about what's currently playing in the user's Spotify session.
🎯 USE CASES: • Display "Now Playing" information in applications • Track listening history and habits in real-time • Create social media posts about current music • Build music discovery features based on current listening • Monitor playback state for automation and smart home integration
📝 WHAT IT RETURNS: • Currently playing track with artist and album information • Playback progress (current position vs. total duration) • Playback state (playing, paused, stopped) • Active device information and volume level • Shuffle and repeat mode settings • Track popularity and explicit content flags
🔍 EXAMPLES: • "What song is currently playing?" • "Show me my current playback status" • "Get the current track and how much time is left" • "What device am I listening on right now?"
💡 REAL-TIME FEATURES: • Updates instantly as tracks change • Shows exact playback position down to milliseconds • Indicates if user is actively listening or paused • Perfect for building live music widgets
⚠️ REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Spotify access token with user-read-playback-state scope • User must have an active Spotify session
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| token | Yes | Spotify access token for authentication |