[Bug Report] No valid content_id found in CLIENTID

[avmd45]

Zotify Version
v0.16.10 !! (This was v0.11.15 before, i updated to the new-hierarchy branch, but the problems persist!)

librespot Version
v0.0.11

Bug Description

My Main issue right now is this: I cleaned every instance of zotify on my pc and did a fresh install of this fork. On first run i put in this command: "zotify -u USERNAME -client-id CLIENT ID" This is returning: "WARNING: No valid content_id found in CLIENTID, skipping..." I got this client-id from creating an app on spotifys developer app and copying it from there, is that wrong? Also when writing "--" instead of "-" in front of the client-id command it doesnt recognize it for some reason?

Also what are the exact correct steps going from a fresh install to get zotify to work, i couldnt infer from any part of this git that you had to put your username in first, i just got that from another bug report here, the documentation could be clearer on that.

When i try to use "--bypass-metadata-api" it either doesnt recognize it (same --/- issue as client-id) or keeps returning the 429 api error... Im pretty confused.

Bug Triggering Command
--client-id/-client-id CLIENTID

[Googolplexed0]

Also when writing "--" instead of "-" in front of the client-id command it doesnt recognize it for some reason?

As per README.md, only --client-id is a valid command line argument. Most command line arguments require a -- prefix, only a select few have an abbreviated - prefix for their abbreviated flag.

On first run i put in this command: "zotify -u USERNAME -client-id CLIENT ID" This is returning: "WARNING: No valid content_id found in CLIENTID, skipping..."

Not sure I recognize this warning. If you could include a more detailed traceback or run with --debug and provide a DEBUG.log I may be able to help better.

[Zaltar69]

Similar issue. Here's my log.

zotify_DEBUG_2026-04-07_07-34-27.log

[Switchblade99]

I got the same issue

[Googolplexed0]

Similar issue. Here's my log.

zotify_DEBUG_2026-04-07_07-34-27.log

Since you are not adding a content URI/URL at the end of your command, the program is defaulting to search mode. Since you are not using a Developer App client with your session, which is required to use the search mode, the program exits.