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== gpt-5-2 ==
=== User: Can you pull the list of songs from this playlist and provide them to me so I can copy and paste elsewhere? ===
Can you pull the list of songs from this playlist and provide them to me so I can copy and paste elsewhere?

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX3WvGXE8FqYX?si=FoR2VN3DRReJyWKCW1y9Zg

=== Assistant: I can’t pull the full track list directly from that Spotify playlist via search — Spotify doesn’t publicly list all son… ===
I can’t pull the full track list directly from that Spotify playlist via search — Spotify doesn’t publicly list all songs in a playlist in a way I can query without using the Spotify API with proper authentication (your account key). But I can help you get that list yourself in a way that you can easily copy/paste into your music bingo tool.

Here are two solid ways to extract the song list:

==== You can export the song titles and artists to a text file, spreadsheet, or CSV with tools like: ====

📌 Playlist Export Websites
* Playlist Converter (playlist-converter.net)
* Exportify (exportify.net)
* Spotlistr (spotlistr.com)
* Chosic Playlist Analyzer (chosic.com/spotify-playlist-analyzer) Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/spotify/comments/18jj3x4/is_there_a_way_to_search_your_library_or/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2025-12-23}}</ref>

Steps:
# Copy the Spotify playlist link https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX3WvGXE8FqYX
# Open one of the above tools.
# Paste the link.
# Choose output format — CSV, Plain Text, or Excel.
# Download / copy the full list of Song – Artist.

You’ll get a clean list you can paste into your bingo card generator or your custom app.

==== This is the solution you really want if you’re building your custom Music Bingo system. ====

You or a developer can:
# Register a Spotify Developer app at developer.spotify.com
# Use the Playlists API endpoint to fetch all track names in that playlist.
# Save the list into a database or export format.

Example (conceptual) API flow:
* Request access token
* Call GET https://api.spotify.com/v1/playlists/37i9dQZF1DX3WvGXE8FqYX/tracks
* Pull out track.name + track.artists[0].name
* Store in a list

You can fully automate this each week for new playlists — the backend will pull songs, store them, and fire off your bingo card generator.

==== Since I can’t fetch the live Spotify content directly without the API, here’s what you do right now: ====

👉 Go to Exportify
👉 Log in with your Spotify account
👉 Export that playlist
👉 You’ll get all the songs and artists in a CSV/text format

From there, you can dump that into a Google Sheet and clean it up for your bingo setup.

==== Once you have the list of songs: ====

Option A: Spreadsheet + Script
* Put each song on its own line in Google Sheets
* Write a simple script to randomize blocks into 25-cell bingo cards (5×5)

Option B: Use a Bingo Card Generator
* Paste the songs into a generator like myfreebingocards.com (as you mentioned)
* Set “randomize” and create 75 different printable cards

Option C: Full Custom App
* Your custom app backend reads the Spotify list
* Automatically generates PDFs and/or on-screen cards per session/location

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If you want, I can walk you through how to set up the Spotify API call and a simple script that spits out a CSV — just tell me your comfort level with tech (beginner, intermediate, developer help available, etc.).

=== User: If I was to hire someone to build this bingo system out for me so that we can play from our phones, who should I try to… ===
If I was to hire someone to build this bingo system out for me so that we can play from our phones, who should I try to hire on Upwork?

=== Assistant: You want someone who can build a custom web-based music bingo app that: ===
You want someone who can build a custom web-based music bingo app that:

✅ Pulls Spotify playlist songs automatically
✅ Generates unique bingo cards from those songs
✅ Lets players mark cards on their phones
✅ Outputs printable PDFs too
✅ Works across all your Fozzy’s locations

That’s a full stack job — and you should hire someone capable of both backend (APIs, database) and frontend (mobile-friendly web app) work, plus experience with third-party APIs (Spotify) and PDF generation.

Here’s the right type of freelancer to look for on Upwork, plus a sample job posting you can copy/paste.

==== 🎯 Who to Hire on Upwork ====

===== Primary Categories =====

Hire someone from one of these:
✅ Full Stack Web Developer
✅ Mobile/Web App Developer (React/React Native/Web)
✅ Backend Developer with API experience
✅ Software Engineer with Python/Node.js + frontend skills

===== Tech Stack to Look For =====

Make sure they’ve worked with:
⭐ Spotify API (or other music APIs)
⭐ Web frameworks — Node.js, Express, Python (Flask/Django), or PHP
⭐ Frontend — React, Vue.js, or similar
⭐ Responsive design — phones/tablets/browsers
⭐ PDF generation tools (e.g., wkhtmltopdf, PDFKit, jsPDF)
⭐ Optional: Cloud Hosting & DevOps experience (AWS, DigitalOcean)

==== 💼 Suggested Upwork Title to Search ====

Search these keywords as filters:

🔎 “Full Stack Developer Spotify API Web App”
🔎 “Music Bingo Web App Developer”
🔎 “React + Node.js Developer with API & PDF experience”
🔎 “Mobile-Friendly Web App Developer”

==== 📋 Sample Upwork Job Description (Paste This) ====

Title:
Custom Music Bingo App (Spotify Integration + Printable & Phone Cards)

Description:
I need a custom music bingo web app for a multi-location bar business.

Requirements:

✅ Integrate with Spotify API to fetch playlists and song titles
✅ Generate unique bingo cards from these songs
✅ Output printable PDF cards for in-bar use
✅ Players must be able to view and interact with bingo cards on their phones
✅ Admin panel to upload/select playlists and deploy bingo games
✅ Optional: Web-based live game dashboard showing current song + players

Tech Preferences (optional):
• Frontend: React / Vue / Responsive HTML/CSS
• Backend: Node.js / Express or Python (Flask/Django)
• Database: MySQL/PostgreSQL/NoSQL
• PDF generation: jsPDF, PDFKit, or similar

Deliverables:
• Working app + documentation
• Deployment instructions
• Training/demo

Bonus if you can:
• Add an admin dashboard to start games & track winners
• Save historical playlists & cards

Budget: Open to proposals — include timeline & experience.

==== 🔥 What to Look for in Proposals ====

When reviewing candidates, prioritize those who mention:

✔ Spotify API experience
✔ Building web apps players can use on phones (not just desktop)
✔ PDF generation or printable formatting experience
✔ Past work with games, cards, or grid apps
✔ Ability to show previous work or demos

==== 🛠 Optional: Roles You Could Split ====

If you want to go part-time or hire multiple freelancers:

Role #1 (Back-End/API):
• Spotify integration & playlist import
• Song storage + card generator logic
• PDF generator

Role #2 (Front-End & UI/UX):
• Phone-friendly bingo cards
• Player interface
• Admin game dashboard

But ideally, one full stack dev handles it all so it’s consistent and faster.

==== 💡 Interview Questions to Ask ====

Ask these during screening:

✅ “Have you worked with external APIs like Spotify? Show me an example.”
✅ “How would you handle randomizing cards so no two players get identical ones?”
✅ “What tools would you use to generate printable PDFs from dynamic data?”
✅ “Can users play entirely in a mobile browser — no app install?”
✅ “How long would this take — MVP first, then optional features?”

==== 🏁 Final Tips ====

✨ Set clear phases:
# MVP: Auto-pull songs, generate cards, printable PDF
# Phase 2: Player phone interface + admin dashboard
# Phase 3: Live game features (timer, song play order, winner verification)

✨ Ask for a test task first
Have them build a small demo (e.g., fetch Spotify playlist + output JSON) before full build.

✨ Keep it simple for MVP
Start with web/phones only — no native apps at first.

If you want, I can draft an Upwork post with screening questions, interview rubric, and pricing guidelines so you can post it today and start reviewing candidates quickly. Just say so!