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Telegram Bot

The Telegram Bot package enables you to build powerful automation workflows that interact with Telegram. Create bots that can send messages, receive messages, share files, photos, and audio, and manage Telegram chats programmatically.

Features​

  • Connect to Telegram using bot tokens
  • Send and receive text messages
  • Forward messages between chats
  • Send photos, audio files, and documents
  • Download files from Telegram
  • Create invite links for groups and channels
  • Get bot information and file paths

Use Cases​

  • Customer Support Bots - Automate responses to common customer inquiries
  • Notification Systems - Send alerts and updates to Telegram channels
  • File Distribution - Share documents, reports, and media files
  • Data Collection - Receive and process user inputs and files
  • Chat Management - Create invite links and manage group communications
  • Integration Hub - Connect Telegram with other business systems

Getting Started​

To use the Telegram Bot package, you'll need:

  1. A Telegram bot token from @BotFather
  2. The chat ID of the target chat or user

Creating a Telegram Bot​

  1. Open Telegram and search for @BotFather
  2. Start a chat and send /newbot
  3. Follow the prompts to name your bot
  4. Save the bot token provided by BotFather
  5. Add the bot to your desired chats or channels

Finding Chat IDs​

To find a chat ID:

  • For personal chats: Use the user's Telegram ID
  • For groups/channels: Use bots like @userinfobot or check the group info
  • From received messages: The chat ID is included in the message object

Available Nodes​