search_and_play_music
Search for a specific song or track and start playback instantly on Spotify without manual selection. Ideal for voice commands, smart home integration, or quick music access in social settings.
Instructions
Instantly search for a track and begin playback in one seamless operation for immediate music gratification.
🎯 USE CASES: • Voice-activated music requests with instant playback • Quick music access without browsing interfaces • Party DJ functionality with instant song requests • Smart home integration with spoken music commands • Emergency music solutions when you need a specific song now
📝 WHAT IT RETURNS: • Search results showing the track that was found • Playback confirmation with current track information • Device information where playback started • Error details if track couldn't be found or played • Alternative suggestions if exact match isn't available
🔍 EXAMPLES: • "Search and play 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen" • "Find and start 'Uptown Funk' immediately" • "Play the first result for 'relaxing piano music'" • "Search 'workout motivation' and start playing"
🎵 SMART PLAYBACK: • Automatically selects the best match from search results • Prioritizes popular and high-quality versions • Starts playback on user's active device • Falls back gracefully if preferred version unavailable • Maintains context for follow-up requests
💡 WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION: • Eliminates manual track selection step • Perfect for hands-free music control • Reduces interaction friction for immediate needs • Great for mood-based music requests • Ideal for social settings and parties
🚀 INSTANT GRATIFICATION: • No browsing or selection required • Immediate musical response to requests • Perfect for time-sensitive music needs • Streamlined user experience • Ideal for voice and automation interfaces
⚠️ REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Spotify access token with user-modify-playback-state scope • Active Spotify device must be available • Search query should be specific enough for good matching
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | Search query for the track to find and play | |
| token | Yes | Spotify access token for authentication |