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"content": "## Set Globals\nDefine the `download_limit` of how many songs should be kept in the Downloads playlist.\n*This setup currently supports a maximum of 50.*"
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"content": "## Information\nThis workflow automatically creates a playlist in Spotify named \"Downloads\". It keeps a list of a defined amount of the latest liked songs up to date.\n\nThis enables only the Downloads playlist to set for automatic downloading and thus free up space on the device.\n\n**Beware that it can take several minutes until a newly created Spotify developer app is fully functioning.**"
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How this works
Easily curate a personalised playlist of your liked tracks on Spotify for offline listening, saving time on manual selection and ensuring you never miss a favourite tune during commutes or workouts. This workflow suits avid Spotify users who want to automate their music discovery without constant app tinkering. The key step involves looping through your liked tracks in batches, aggregating them, and then adding them to a dedicated 'Downloads' playlist via the Spotify integration.
Use this workflow for regular maintenance of an offline library, such as weekly updates to capture new likes automatically via the cron trigger. Avoid it if you have fewer than 100 tracks or prefer curated playlists from external sources, as the batch processing shines with larger collections. Common variations include adjusting the schedule for daily runs or filtering tracks by genre before adding to the playlist.
About this workflow
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