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## This page

- **On-site (HTML):** [https://www.socialfetch.dev/answers/do-i-need-a-spotify-developer-app-or-oauth](https://www.socialfetch.dev/answers/do-i-need-a-spotify-developer-app-or-oauth)
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# Do I need a Spotify developer app or OAuth?

Not for Social Fetch public catalog routes. You only need a Social Fetch API key. Spotify Web API with a developer app and OAuth remains the path for playback, user libraries, and playlist write scopes.

Source: [Spotify data API](https://www.socialfetch.dev/platforms/spotify)

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