unsave_playlist
Unfollow and remove user-created playlists from your Spotify library. Ideal for cleaning up personal, collaborative, or temporary playlist follows while preserving the original playlist. Maintain an organized library with confirmed unfollow actions. Requires Spotify access token and user-created playlist ID.
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 |