[GH-ISSUE #238] Unable to fetch any album, song or playlist #1498

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opened 2026-03-13 18:39:19 +03:00 by kerem · 42 comments
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Originally created by @calisruben-bit on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/afkarxyz/SpotiFLAC/issues/238

When i coppy a link of an album, song or playlist, it keeps seacrhing but never finds it, tried reinstalling the exe file but nothing changed

Originally created by @calisruben-bit on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/afkarxyz/SpotiFLAC/issues/238 When i coppy a link of an album, song or playlist, it keeps seacrhing but never finds it, tried reinstalling the exe file but nothing changed
kerem closed this issue 2026-03-13 18:39:24 +03:00
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@ajax653 commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

It's the same for me too. it was working a few hours ago. But suddenly it stopped working.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3715940282 --> @ajax653 commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): It's the same for me too. it was working a few hours ago. But suddenly it stopped working.
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@Mr-3ali commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

yepp

<!-- gh-comment-id:3716020156 --> @Mr-3ali commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): yepp
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@Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

Same. Good to know it's not just me.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3716039498 --> @Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): Same. Good to know it's not just me.
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@janwels89 commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

yep can confirm

<!-- gh-comment-id:3716095145 --> @janwels89 commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): yep can confirm
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@rezs commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

Confirm, been this way for about two weeks.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3716278502 --> @rezs commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): Confirm, been this way for about two weeks.
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@Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

Confirm, been this way for about two weeks.

That's strange. It was working fine for me just around noon EST today.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3716296069 --> @Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): > Confirm, been this way for about two weeks. That's strange. It was working fine for me just around noon EST today.
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@Cazuela316 commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

Same here!

<!-- gh-comment-id:3716646483 --> @Cazuela316 commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): Same here!
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@whimsicaljester commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

:( still not fetching, what the heckk

<!-- gh-comment-id:3716758250 --> @whimsicaljester commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): :( still not fetching, what the heckk
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@tryptamean commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

same! working this morning, come home from work and no dice

<!-- gh-comment-id:3716931008 --> @tryptamean commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): same! working this morning, come home from work and no dice
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@Codyjng commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

same here, was working last night. Stopped working today. Cant search by URL or by normal search. When i tried to search by URL, it threw an error and said that it couldn't fetch playlist metadata

<!-- gh-comment-id:3717103114 --> @Codyjng commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): same here, was working last night. Stopped working today. Cant search by URL or by normal search. When i tried to search by URL, it threw an error and said that it couldn't fetch playlist metadata
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@fivetail commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same here, was just working for me about 12 hours ago / last night and stopped working for me this evening.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3717159399 --> @fivetail commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same here, was just working for me about 12 hours ago / last night and stopped working for me this evening.
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@steamstekkk commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

The same problem( This is what the log shows: [08:10:56] [info] fetching track metadata...
[08:10:56] [debug] url: https://open.spotify.com/track/6rpqx51euobqy2hog1t5fy?si=2bf6f75e0f634af8
[08:15:56] [error] fetch failed: failed to fetch metadata
[08:15:56] [error] failed to fetch metadata

<!-- gh-comment-id:3717353764 --> @steamstekkk commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): The same problem( This is what the log shows: [08:10:56] [info] fetching track metadata... [08:10:56] [debug] url: https://open.spotify.com/track/6rpqx51euobqy2hog1t5fy?si=2bf6f75e0f634af8 [08:15:56] [error] fetch failed: failed to fetch metadata [08:15:56] [error] failed to fetch metadata
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@UnknownSuperficialNight commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

yep same issue here

<!-- gh-comment-id:3717428278 --> @UnknownSuperficialNight commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): yep same issue here
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@AkshitMohan commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

same issue with me

<!-- gh-comment-id:3717454897 --> @AkshitMohan commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): same issue with me
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@vuongtuha commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Happening today only. Duck off, I thought any GTK package broken. Seem Spotify did their dirty job.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3717623009 --> @vuongtuha commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Happening today only. Duck off, I thought any GTK package broken. Seem Spotify did their dirty job.
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@calisruben-bit commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

https://spotidownloader.com/en13

this still works tho, just mp3 at 320Kbps tho

<!-- gh-comment-id:3717691555 --> @calisruben-bit commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): https://spotidownloader.com/en13 this still works tho, just mp3 at 320Kbps tho
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@pretenderlu commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same issue with me.
This is my first time using this software, I thought something was wrong, but it seems I just happened to run into it.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3717823201 --> @pretenderlu commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same issue with me. This is my first time using this software, I thought something was wrong, but it seems I just happened to run into it.
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@klem1 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same here

<!-- gh-comment-id:3718063840 --> @klem1 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same here
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@Engerer commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

same

<!-- gh-comment-id:3718500254 --> @Engerer commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): same
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@louanfontenele commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same here

<!-- gh-comment-id:3718536170 --> @louanfontenele commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same here
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@keypaa commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same

<!-- gh-comment-id:3718725151 --> @keypaa commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same
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@EvdP01 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same here
[14:06:38] [info] fetching playlist metadata...
[14:06:38] [debug] url: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dqzf1e8aw7ohyhjqzr?si=f9b157714d2c4b9e
[14:11:38] [error] fetch failed: failed to fetch metadata
[14:11:38] [error] failed to fetch metadata

<!-- gh-comment-id:3718808331 --> @EvdP01 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same here [14:06:38] [info] fetching playlist metadata... [14:06:38] [debug] url: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dqzf1e8aw7ohyhjqzr?si=f9b157714d2c4b9e [14:11:38] [error] fetch failed: failed to fetch metadata [14:11:38] [error] failed to fetch metadata
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@AndyTandy commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3718947055 --> @AndyTandy commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same.
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@FrancoisDeBellescize commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Probably some changes from Spotify

<!-- gh-comment-id:3719102391 --> @FrancoisDeBellescize commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Probably some changes from Spotify
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@Fxby16 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same, something happened because yesterday it was working fine.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3719426555 --> @Fxby16 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same, something happened because yesterday it was working fine.
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@Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Is this the end? 😟

<!-- gh-comment-id:3719541884 --> @Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Is this the end? 😟
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@FrancoisDeBellescize commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Duplicate issue. See https://github.com/afkarxyz/SpotiFLAC/issues/236

<!-- gh-comment-id:3719659091 --> @FrancoisDeBellescize commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Duplicate issue. See https://github.com/afkarxyz/SpotiFLAC/issues/236
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@jaimeoliveros commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

same here

<!-- gh-comment-id:3719921368 --> @jaimeoliveros commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): same here
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@v1peridae commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

samezies :')

<!-- gh-comment-id:3719952288 --> @v1peridae commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): samezies :')
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@ETHLias commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same

<!-- gh-comment-id:3720297218 --> @ETHLias commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same
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@thalyy36 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3720508465 --> @thalyy36 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram.
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@Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram.

Does that work for FLAC files?

<!-- gh-comment-id:3720537825 --> @Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): > Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram. Does that work for FLAC files?
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@kaisluce commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

It doesn't work as well for me

<!-- gh-comment-id:3720713674 --> @kaisluce commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): It doesn't work as well for me
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@thalyy36 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram.

Does that work for FLAC files?

Does indeed.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3720809618 --> @thalyy36 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): > > Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram. > > Does that work for FLAC files? Does indeed.
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@Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram.

Does that work for FLAC files?

Does indeed.

Where can I find the bot? Do I search on Telegram? I apologize. I've only used Telegram a couple of times.

EDIT: Found it. But I have no idea how to use this. Haha.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3720854512 --> @Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): > > > Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram. > > > > > > Does that work for FLAC files? > > Does indeed. Where can I find the bot? Do I search on Telegram? I apologize. I've only used Telegram a couple of times. EDIT: Found it. But I have no idea how to use this. Haha.
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@thalyy36 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram.

Does that work for FLAC files?

Does indeed.

Where can I find the bot? Do I search on Telegram? I apologize. I've only used Telegram a couple of times.

EDIT: Found it. But I have no idea how to use this. Haha.

I should be the one apologizing, sent the wrong name, it should be "MusicHuntersbot", usage is farily streamlined, you press the menu and it gives you some options, after you configure everything properly you just send a link with your desired song, album or playlist and it downloads, then you just press and hold with your mouse to select all the songs, right click, download selected and chose a path to save your music to.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3720988802 --> @thalyy36 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): > > > > Same here aswell, for the time being I am using MusicsDownloaderBot on Telegram. > > > > > > > > > Does that work for FLAC files? > > > > > > Does indeed. > > Where can I find the bot? Do I search on Telegram? I apologize. I've only used Telegram a couple of times. > > EDIT: Found it. But I have no idea how to use this. Haha. I should be the one apologizing, sent the wrong name, it should be "MusicHuntersbot", usage is farily streamlined, you press the menu and it gives you some options, after you configure everything properly you just send a link with your desired song, album or playlist and it downloads, then you just press and hold with your mouse to select all the songs, right click, download selected and chose a path to save your music to.
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@B00-KER commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

[08:29:11] [info] fetching track metadata...
[08:29:11] [debug] url: https://open.spotify.com/track/6cu0zwiwvtenmwpsjvhm93?si=00278ce240a3450d
[08:34:09] [error] fetch failed: failed to fetch metadata
[08:34:09] [error] failed to fetch metadata

<!-- gh-comment-id:3721007293 --> @B00-KER commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): [08:29:11] [info] fetching track metadata... [08:29:11] [debug] url: https://open.spotify.com/track/6cu0zwiwvtenmwpsjvhm93?si=00278ce240a3450d [08:34:09] [error] fetch failed: failed to fetch metadata [08:34:09] [error] failed to fetch metadata
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@alexthelion335 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026):

I am having the same errors as others, it thinks for a minute or two and spits out failed to fetch metadata. It worked a few days ago.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3721273421 --> @alexthelion335 commented on GitHub (Jan 7, 2026): I am having the same errors as others, it thinks for a minute or two and spits out failed to fetch metadata. It worked a few days ago.
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@vuongtuha commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2026):

Is this the end? 😟

Ended 😂😂 unless there's version 7.1 update, which seem not, you need to find other way. Actually a alot way, unless you wanna find super niche song that not even in popular streaming site.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3721376868 --> @vuongtuha commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2026): > Is this the end? 😟 Ended 😂😂 unless there's version 7.1 update, which seem not, you need to find other way. Actually a alot way, unless you wanna find super niche song that not even in popular streaming site.
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@ajax653 commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2026):

The repo is in repair mode. Hopefully it won't be the end.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3721935272 --> @ajax653 commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2026): The repo is in repair mode. Hopefully it won't be the end.
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@Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2026):

Is this the end? 😟

Ended 😂😂 unless there's version 7.1 update, which seem not, you need to find other way. Actually a alot way, unless you wanna find super niche song that not even in popular streaming site.

For me, most of the stuff I like is pretty niche and not easy to find in FLAC. So this was perfect. Most albums I did find, I haven't been able to find them anywhere else.

Hopefully the repo can be fixed.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3723948685 --> @Silvergish commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2026): > > Is this the end? 😟 > > Ended 😂😂 unless there's version 7.1 update, which seem not, you need to find other way. Actually a alot way, unless you wanna find super niche song that not even in popular streaming site. For me, most of the stuff I like is pretty niche and not easy to find in FLAC. So this was perfect. Most albums I did find, I haven't been able to find them anywhere else. Hopefully the repo can be fixed.
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@wizardsoluciones commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2026):

Hello friends 👋, I know many of you are feeling uneasy about the issue the app is currently facing. I’m also a frequent user, and as a programmer myself, I’d like to kindly ask for patience and understanding toward the developer of this app (and any other). Reporting bugs is absolutely fine in fact, we often appreciate it because it shows that users are paying attention and helping us ensure the app works properly. It also gives us the challenge of fixing it.

That said, let’s try to avoid opening multiple duplicate threads. If someone has already reported the issue, please add your input there, ideally including the error message. Also, let’s avoid being overly insistent to the point of overwhelming the developer. Every problem has its time and process for resolution.

Remember, the developer likely created this app with the genuine intention of helping others and bringing some enjoyment. Receiving constant pressure can be discouraging. For now, the repository already has a notice stating it is under maintenance, so let’s give them the space they need to work on it.

Please also keep in mind that this is a free and open app, built with the developer’s effort, enthusiasm, and goodwill. Just report issues and wait patiently let’s not make those last two qualities fade away.

Best regards, and apologies for any inconvenience. 👋

<!-- gh-comment-id:3724047682 --> @wizardsoluciones commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2026): Hello friends 👋, I know many of you are feeling uneasy about the issue the app is currently facing. I’m also a frequent user, and as a programmer myself, I’d like to kindly ask for patience and understanding toward the developer of this app (and any other). Reporting bugs is absolutely fine in fact, we often appreciate it because it shows that users are paying attention and helping us ensure the app works properly. It also gives us the challenge of fixing it. That said, let’s try to avoid opening multiple duplicate threads. If someone has already reported the issue, please add your input there, ideally including the error message. Also, let’s avoid being overly insistent to the point of overwhelming the developer. Every problem has its time and process for resolution. Remember, the developer likely created this app with the genuine intention of helping others and bringing some enjoyment. Receiving constant pressure can be discouraging. For now, the repository already has a notice stating it is under maintenance, so let’s give them the space they need to work on it. Please also keep in mind that this is a free and open app, built with the developer’s effort, enthusiasm, and goodwill. Just report issues and wait patiently let’s not make those last two qualities fade away. Best regards, and apologies for any inconvenience. 👋
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