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/install spongo
Description
Terminal Spotify playback/search via spogo (preferred) or spotify_player.
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent for controlling Spotify from the terminal, but take these precautions before installing: 1) Verify the source for the Homebrew tap/formula (steipete/tap) — inspect the formula contents and the repository to ensure it matches the expected project. 2) Understand that `spogo auth import --browser chrome` will access your Chrome profile cookies/session to authenticate; only run it if you trust spogo and have reviewed its code or formula. 3) Confirm you have Spotify Premium and are comfortable storing client_id or config under ~/.config/spotify-player. 4) If unsure, install the CLI tools manually from their official repositories first and inspect their behavior (or run them in a sandbox) before allowing an agent to invoke them automatically.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: spongo
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides instructions for using legitimate terminal Spotify clients (`spogo` and `spotify_player`). The most sensitive action, `spogo auth import --browser chrome`, accesses browser cookies for local authentication with Spotify, which is a core, stated function of the `spogo` tool. There is no evidence of data exfiltration to external endpoints, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts to subvert the agent's behavior beyond the stated purpose. All commands and installation steps (via `brew`) are standard and align with the skill's description in `SKILL.md`.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (terminal Spotify playback/search) matches the runtime instructions (use spogo or spotify_player CLI). Required binaries (one of spogo or spotify_player) and the stated Spotify Premium requirement are appropriate for this purpose.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are narrowly scoped to running the spogo/spotify_player CLIs. One notable step is `spogo auth import --browser chrome`, which will read/import browser cookies/session data from the local Chrome profile to authenticate — this is expected for that auth flow but does access sensitive local browser data and should be run only if you trust the tool.
Install Mechanism
Install uses Homebrew formulas. spogo is installed from a specific tap (steipete/tap) rather than main Homebrew core; spotify_player is listed as a formula too. Homebrew installs are common and traceable, but third‑party taps are less vetted than core formulas — inspect the formula/tap before installing.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or extra config paths are requested by the skill beyond an app config folder (~/.config/spotify-player). This is proportionate to the functionality.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true and does not modify other skills or system agent settings. It runs on demand and has no elevated persistence requirements.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install spongo - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/spongo - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release with terminal-based Spotify playback and search.
- Supports playback and search via spogo (preferred) or spotify_player.
- Requires a Spotify Premium account and installation of either CLI tool.
- Provides setup instructions for spogo, including cookie import.
- Lists common commands for both spogo and spotify_player.
- Includes configuration and usage notes for advanced features.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is spongo?
Terminal Spotify playback/search via spogo (preferred) or spotify_player. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1729 downloads so far.
How do I install spongo?
Run "/install spongo" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is spongo free?
Yes, spongo is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does spongo support?
spongo is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created spongo?
It is built and maintained by nabssku (@nabssku); the current version is v1.0.0.
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