Create a User's Playlist

This recipe was an interactive walkthrough in the previous portal. Each step below names the API call it makes; open it in the API Reference to try it.

Step 0: Getting StartedCopy Anchor Link

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Welcome to this API Recipe, where we'll show you how to create a playlist for the current user. This API Recipe will help you navigate through the API endpoints effectively, ensuring you can access the desired information efficiently.

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During this walkthrough, we'll be utilizing two key endpoints to achieve our goal:

1. Get Current User's Profile: This endpoint allows us to retrieve current user's ID. This endpoint required scopes:

   • user-read-email
   • user-read-private

2. Create Playlist: Once we've identified the desired User's ID, we'll use this endpoint to create a private playlist. This step requires passing the User ID obtained from the previous endpoint. This endpoint required scopes:

   • playlist-modify-private
   • playlist-modify-public.

By following this API Recipe, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how create a playlist for the current user. Let's dive in!

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This endpoint allows us to retrieve current user's ID. **This endpoint required scopes \

API call: get-current-users-profile

Step 1: Create PlaylistCopy Anchor Link

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Once we've identified the desired User's ID, we'll use this endpoint to create a private playlist. This step requires passing the User ID obtained from the previous endpoint. **This endpoint required scopes \

API call: create-playlist

Example arguments:

{
            user_id: userId,
            body:{
              name: 'Test Playlist',
              public: false,
              collaborative: false,
              description: 'This Album was created during the API Recipe execution'
            },
          }