https://github.com/transitive-bullshit/spotify-to-twitter

Example of how to create your own automated Twitter account that tweets tracks from a Spotify playlist.
https://github.com/transitive-bullshit/spotify-to-twitter

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Example of how to create your own automated Twitter account that tweets tracks from a Spotify playlist.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/transitive-bullshit/spotify-to-twitter
• Owner: transitive-bullshit
• Created: 2020-07-21T09:28:13.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2023-03-05T07:02:26.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-20T01:09:55.320Z (4 months ago)
• Language: JavaScript
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• Stars: 21
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 3
• Open Issues: 10
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  • Readme: readme.md

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# spotify-to-twitter

> Example of how to create an automated Twitter account that tweets tracks from a Spotify playlist.



  

    

  



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## Usage

First clone this repo and run `npm install`.

You'll need to sign up for both Twitter and Spotify developer accounts and then paste your credentials into a local `.env` file following [.env.example](./.env.example).

```sh

# app credentials

PROVIDER_SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID=

PROVIDER_SPOTIFY_CLIENT_SECRET=

PROVIDER_SPOTIFY_REDIRECT_URI=

PROVIDER_TWITTER_CLIENT_ID=

PROVIDER_TWITTER_CLIENT_SECRET=

# user credentials

SPOTIFY_USER_ACCESS_TOKEN=

SPOTIFY_USER_REFRESH_TOKEN=

TWITTER_USER_ACCESS_TOKEN=

TWITTER_USER_ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET=

# automation settings

# URL or ID of spotify playlist to pull tracks from

# example: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MgkBl2rQnPdF3WZ6ciajc?si=gF7XkYJLRBWo8lxoMKmySA

SPOTIFY_PLAYLIST=

```

Then, just run `node index.js`.

This will pick a random track from the given Spotify playlist and tweet it from your account, adding a bit of text and a few random hashtags as well.

If you want to automate your account to tweet on a regular schedule, check out [cron](https://opensource.com/article/17/11/how-use-cron-linux) or a hosted cron solution like [Simple Cron](https://simplecron.dev).

Here's an ([example ambient playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MgkBl2rQnPdF3WZ6ciajc?si=keroU0kmS7CcgXiw-toJjQ)) if you'd like to get started.

## Why tho?

Purely for fun: [LofiGrind](https://twitter.com/lofigrind). 🤓

I was inspired by lofi DJs like [ChilledCow](https://twitter.com/ChilledCow?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) who have created large followings by curating fresh music on a regular basis across [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJ4gkVC6NrvII8umztf0Ow), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ChilledCow?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/user/chilledcow?si=VeqVRyGHTcqQylOesJ0PpA), etc.

## License

MIT © [Travis Fischer](https://github.com/transitive-bullshit)

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