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Telegram Bot API Integration​

Integrate your application with the Telegram Bot API to interact with users, send messages, and automate tasks. This documentation provides an overview of the integration, key operations, and setup instructions.

Introduction​

The Telegram Bot API allows you to interact with Telegram users, send messages, receive updates, and create rich interactions through bots. Whether you're building a simple bot or a complex automation tool, the Telegram Bot API provides the flexibility to customize your interactions.

This document covers the necessary steps for integrating with the Telegram Bot API, including supported operations and example usage.

Prerequisites​

To use the Telegram Bot API, you need:

  • A Telegram account.
  • A Bot Token, which you can obtain by creating a bot with the BotFather on Telegram.

Supported Authentication Methods​

  • Bot Token: Authentication is done using a unique token provided by the BotFather.

Basic Operations​

  • Send Message: Send a text message to a user or a group.
  • Receive Updates: Get updates about the bot's interactions (e.g., user messages, commands).
  • Edit Message: Edit an existing message sent by the bot.
  • Send Media: Send images, audio, video, and documents to users.
  • Keyboard Interactions: Create custom inline or reply keyboards for user interaction.

Supported Operations​

Send Message​

Send a text message to a chat. This is the most common operation for a Telegram bot.