Set Up Guide

1. Create a python virtual environment

python3 -m venv /absolute/path/to/venv

2. Install depends in venv

/absolute/path/to/venv/bin/pip install spotdl

/absolute/path/to/venv/bin/pip3 install pyTelegramBotAPI requests beautifulsoup4 spotdl

3. Edit start.py with correct telegram API token and change directories variables.

4. Start the script /absolute/path/to/venv/bin/python start.py

Unit file

[Unit]
Description=tg_spotdl
After=network-online.target

[Service]
User=nobody
ExecStart=/absolute/path/to/venv/bin/python /absolute/path/to/start.py
Restart=always
RestartSec=5s
RuntimeMaxSec=12h

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Start Script

#!/bin/bash
/absolute/path/to/venv/bin/python /absolute/path/to/start.py
exit

Usage

1. Private message your bot.
2. Type /start in the PM
3. The bot will ask for the artist url. It will look something like this https://open.spotify.com/artist/lajs7ahska91187skas
4. Bot auto gets the artist name.
5. Wait, the bot will let you know when it's done and ready for another artist.

Useful Links

https://github.com/eternnoir/pyTelegramBotAPI