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Spotifyd Configuration Repository for Custom Audio Settings

A repository for configuring spotifyd with customizable settings for user credentials and audio backends.

Shipped January 2026

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A configuration repository for spotifyd, a lightweight Spotify client daemon. This repo contains a sample and customizable configuration file to enable spotifyd to run with specified user credentials and audio settings.

Features

  • Provides a ready-to-use spotifyd.conf configuration file.
  • Supports multiple authentication methods including plaintext password, command-based retrieval, and system keyring.
  • Configurable audio backend and device settings.
  • Supports MPRIS interface for media control integration.

Tech Stack

  • Configuration format: INI-style .conf file
  • Audio backend: ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) by default
  • Integration with system services: D-Bus for MPRIS support

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Install spotifyd on your system. Refer to spotifyd GitHub for installation instructions.
  • Ensure you have ALSA or your preferred audio backend installed and configured.

Installation

  1. Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/justin-napolitano/spotifyd-config.git
cd spotifyd-config

  1. Edit spotifyd.conf to include your Spotify username and password or configure alternative authentication methods.

  2. Place the spotifyd.conf file in a location where spotifyd can access it, typically ~/.config/spotifyd/spotifyd.conf.

Running spotifyd

Run spotifyd with the configuration file:

spotifyd --config-path ~/.config/spotifyd/spotifyd.conf

Adjust the path if you place the config file elsewhere.

Project Structure

  • spotifyd.conf: Main configuration file for spotifyd. Contains settings for authentication, audio backend, device selection, and D-Bus integration.

Future Work / Roadmap

  • Add support for encrypted password storage or integration with more secure credential managers.
  • Expand configuration options to support additional audio backends and platforms.
  • Provide example configurations for different operating systems.
  • Automate deployment or installation scripts for easier setup.
  • Include documentation on troubleshooting common errors related to audio devices or authentication.

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