How to download songs on spotify for free from my computer?

Spotify-downloader is a command-line tool that allows users to download songs from Spotify indirectly by using Spotify links as a source of metadata rather than downloading audio from Spotify itself. It works by reading track, album, or playlist information such as artist name, song title, and duration through the Spotify Web API, then searching for matching audio from publicly available sources and saving it locally, usually as MP3 files with proper tags and album artwork. 

Download songs on Spotify:

python spotify-downloader.py -l "<spotify_track_url>"

In fact, Spotify-downloader is best understood as a metadata-based downloader, not a true Spotify ripper. Its main strengths are automation, clean tagging, and flexibility on a PC, while its limitations include dependency on external audio sources and occasional matching errors.

For users comfortable with the command line and looking for a free, indirect way to build an offline music library from Spotify playlists, it remains a practical though not flawless option for downloading music from Spotify.

Why it’s interesting

• Lightweight
• Script-friendly for automation
• Good for small batches

Limit

• Some forks become outdated quickly
• Requires manual setup of Spotify API keys