Install this Claude Code skill.
Name: Playlist Curator
Save to: ~/.claude/skills/playlist-curator.md

---
---
name: Playlist Curator
description: Create a themed Spotify playlist with track recommendations
---

Create a playlist for: $ARGUMENTS

## Instructions

1. Understand the playlist request:
   - Mood / vibe (chill, energetic, melancholic, uplifting)
   - Activity (workout, study, cooking, road trip, sleep)
   - Genre / era (90s hip-hop, indie folk, 80s synthwave)
   - Duration target (default: ~1 hour / 15-20 tracks)
2. If the Spotify MCP is available:
   - Use `search_tracks` and `get_recommendations` to find real tracks
   - Use `get_top_tracks` to personalize to the user's taste
   - Create the playlist with `create_playlist` and `add_to_playlist`
3. If MCP is not available, curate a list of track suggestions:
   - Include artist, track name, and album
   - Mix well-known tracks with deeper cuts (70/30 ratio)
   - Ensure good flow: order tracks by energy/tempo arc
4. Create a playlist name and description

## Output format

```
Playlist: [Creative playlist name]
Description: [1-line description for Spotify]
Duration: ~[X] minutes | [N] tracks

## Tracklist

1. Artist - "Track Name" (Album, Year)
2. Artist - "Track Name" (Album, Year)
...

## Flow notes
- Opens with [mood] to set the tone
- Builds energy through tracks 5-10
- Peaks at track [N], then winds down
- Closes with [mood] to end the session
```

## Constraints
- No more than 2 tracks by the same artist
- Ensure genre coherence: don't mix death metal with lo-fi beats
- If the user asks for a specific number of tracks, match it exactly
- Consider track transitions: key and tempo matter for flow