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!
- 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 - Search a playlist, for example the one from documentation
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1E8UXBoz02kGID - 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/37i9dQZF1E8UXBoz02kGIDOther details
No response
Source: spotDL/spotify-downloader