Unexpected character encountered while parsing value: e. Path '', line 0, position 0. #4235

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opened 2026-02-20 13:17:51 -05:00 by deekerman · 0 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-20 13:17:51 -05:00

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Originally created by @TerrapinPi on GitHub (Jan 5, 2026).

Is there an existing issue for this?

I have searched the existing open and closed issues

Current Behavior

Spotify lists not working.

Expected Behavior

Expect Spotify Lists to be added to Lidarr.

Steps To Reproduce

Running latest version of Lidarr
Add Spotify list to Lidarr
Confirm authenrication with Spotify
Save list
View errors in Events or Logs

Environment

- OS: Debian 13
- Lidarr: Latest
- Docker Install: Yes
- Using Reverse Proxy: Caddy
- Browser: Firefox (Latest)
- Database:

What branch are you running?

Master

Trace Logs?

2026-01-04 23:20:53.6|Error|SpotifyPlaylist|Newtonsoft.Json.JsonReaderException: Unexpected character encountered while parsing value: e. Path '', line 0, position 0.

[v3.1.0.4875] Newtonsoft.Json.JsonReaderException: Unexpected character encountered while parsing value: e. Path '', line 0, position 0.
at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonTextReader.ParseValue()
at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonReader.ReadForType(JsonContract contract, Boolean hasConverter)
at Newtonsoft.Json.Serialization.JsonSerializerInternalReader.Deserialize(JsonReader reader, Type objectType, Boolean checkAdditionalContent)
at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonSerializer.DeserializeInternal(JsonReader reader, Type objectType)
at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonConvert.DeserializeObject(String value, Type type, JsonSerializerSettings settings)
at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonConvert.DeserializeObject[T](String value, JsonSerializerSettings settings)
at NzbDrone.Common.Http.HttpResponse1..ctor(HttpResponse response) in ./NzbDrone.Common/Http/HttpResponse.cs:line 105 at NzbDrone.Common.Http.HttpClient.GetAsync[T](HttpRequest request) at NzbDrone.Common.Http.HttpClient.Get[T](HttpRequest request) at NzbDrone.Core.ImportLists.Spotify.SpotifyImportListBase1.MapAlbumItem(SpotifyImportListItemInfo item) in ./NzbDrone.Core/ImportLists/Spotify/SpotifyImportListBase.cs:line 267

Trace Logs have been provided as applicable. Reports may be closed if the required logs are not provided.

I have read and followed the steps in the wiki link above and provided the required trace logs - the logs contain trace - that are relevant and show this issue.

Originally created by @TerrapinPi on GitHub (Jan 5, 2026). ### Is there an existing issue for this? - [x] I have searched the existing open and closed issues ### Current Behavior Spotify lists not working. ### Expected Behavior Expect Spotify Lists to be added to Lidarr. ### Steps To Reproduce 1. Running latest version of Lidarr 2. Add Spotify list to Lidarr 3. Confirm authenrication with Spotify 4. Save list 5. View errors in Events or Logs ### Environment ```markdown - OS: Debian 13 - Lidarr: Latest - Docker Install: Yes - Using Reverse Proxy: Caddy - Browser: Firefox (Latest) - Database: ``` ### What branch are you running? Master ### Trace Logs? 2026-01-04 23:20:53.6|Error|SpotifyPlaylist|Newtonsoft.Json.JsonReaderException: Unexpected character encountered while parsing value: e. Path '', line 0, position 0. [v3.1.0.4875] Newtonsoft.Json.JsonReaderException: Unexpected character encountered while parsing value: e. Path '', line 0, position 0. at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonTextReader.ParseValue() at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonReader.ReadForType(JsonContract contract, Boolean hasConverter) at Newtonsoft.Json.Serialization.JsonSerializerInternalReader.Deserialize(JsonReader reader, Type objectType, Boolean checkAdditionalContent) at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonSerializer.DeserializeInternal(JsonReader reader, Type objectType) at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonConvert.DeserializeObject(String value, Type type, JsonSerializerSettings settings) at Newtonsoft.Json.JsonConvert.DeserializeObject[T](String value, JsonSerializerSettings settings) at NzbDrone.Common.Http.HttpResponse`1..ctor(HttpResponse response) in ./NzbDrone.Common/Http/HttpResponse.cs:line 105 at NzbDrone.Common.Http.HttpClient.GetAsync[T](HttpRequest request) at NzbDrone.Common.Http.HttpClient.Get[T](HttpRequest request) at NzbDrone.Core.ImportLists.Spotify.SpotifyImportListBase`1.MapAlbumItem(SpotifyImportListItemInfo item) in ./NzbDrone.Core/ImportLists/Spotify/SpotifyImportListBase.cs:line 267 ### Trace Logs have been provided as applicable. Reports may be closed if the required logs are not provided. - [x] I have read and followed the steps in the wiki link above and provided the required trace logs - the logs contain `trace` - that are relevant and show this issue.