unsave_playlist
Remove user-created playlists from your Spotify library to organize and clean up your music collection. Confirm unfollow status and manage collaborative or personal playlist follows.
Instructions
Remove a user-created playlist from your Spotify library (unfollow playlist).
🎯 USE CASES: • Clean up library by unfollowing user-created playlists • Unfollow collaborative playlists that no longer match preferences • Remove personal playlist follows • Organize library by removing temporary follows
📝 WHAT IT RETURNS: • Confirmation of successful playlist unfollow • Updated library status • Status of the removal operation • Error details for any failed removals
🔍 EXAMPLES: • "Unfollow this user-created playlist" • "Remove this collaborative playlist from my library" • "Stop following this personal playlist"
💡 REMOVAL FEATURES: • Instantly unfollows playlist from your library • Doesn't delete the original playlist • You can re-follow the playlist anytime • Perfect for library maintenance
🚫 LIMITATIONS (as of November 27, 2024): • Cannot unfollow Spotify's official/editorial playlists • Cannot affect algorithmic playlists (they auto-appear) • Only works with user-created playlists you follow • Spotify-owned playlists are restricted
🔧 TROUBLESHOOTING: • If you get 404 error: The playlist might be Spotify-owned • Ensure you're currently following the playlist • Only works with user-created playlists
💡 MANAGEMENT TIPS: • Regular cleanup helps keep library organized • Unfollow playlists you no longer listen to • Consider creating your own versions of favorites • Use this for managing collaborative playlist follows
⚠️ REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Spotify access token with playlist-modify-public scope • Playlist must be user-created (not Spotify-owned) • You must currently be following the playlist
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| playlistId | Yes | Spotify playlist ID or URI | |
| token | Yes | Spotify access token for authentication |