Web UI doesn't support downloading playlists using a URL

Author: LumpyFloorExpertCreated May 17, 2026Updated Sep 15, 2026
LabelsBug

System OS

Linux

Python Version

3.13 (CPython)

Install Source

Other

Install version / commit hash

4.5.0

Expected Behavior vs Actual Behavior

I expect Spotdl to add to download queue the playlist songs.

Steps to reproduce - Ensure to include actual links!

  1. Start Spotdl web service: /nix/store/44rn0p64x92bnnh7cwn6x6ybvflybmvz-python3-3.13.12/bin/python3.13 /nix/store/j8fwm7wqcr7mv45pccwd111svy42c299-spotdl-4.5.0/bin/.spotdl-wrapped web --config
  2. Search a playlist, for example the one from documentation https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E8UXBoz02kGID
  3. Result: No downloads are queued. Search for a song to begin.

Traceback

INFO:     [cdd90f7b322747db9206545e5677ee9e] Search term: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E8UXBoz02kGID
INFO:     [cdd90f7b322747db9206545e5677ee9e] Valid URL detected, redirecting to downloads...
INFO:     [cdd90f7b322747db9206545e5677ee9e] Download requested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E8UXBoz02kGID
ERROR:    Error downloading! Invalid URL: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E8UXBoz02kGID

Other details

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Source: spotDL/spotify-downloader