Telegram Bot
Telegram, is a cloud-based, cross-platform, encrypted instant messaging (IM) service.
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Build and run workflows using the Telegram Bot API. Use 1000s of source-available triggers and actions across 2,400+ apps. Or write custom code to integrate any app or API in seconds.
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Overview#
The Telegram Bot API allows you to build bots that can interact with users on the Telegram platform. Using Pipedream, you can automate messaging, handle commands, and trigger actions based on conversations or alerts. Pipedream's serverless execution model enables you to create complex workflows involving Telegram messages without managing any infrastructure. With Pipedream's integration, you can process inbound messages, send outbound notifications, and connect the Telegram Bot API with numerous other services to create powerful automation solutions.
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
telegram_bot_api: {
type: "app",
app: "telegram_bot_api",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://api.telegram.org/bot${this.telegram_bot_api.$auth.token}/getMe`,
})
},
})
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Example Use Cases#
Customer Support Ticketing: Automate the creation of customer support tickets from Telegram messages. When a user sends a support request to your Telegram bot, Pipedream can capture the message and create a ticket in a service like Zendesk or Jira, assigning it to the appropriate team and sending a confirmation message back to the user.
Content Distribution Network: Use your Telegram bot to distribute content automatically. Pipedream can listen for new posts or updates from your CMS, such as WordPress, and then push that content to a Telegram channel or chat. This workflow is useful for bloggers, news agencies, or anyone wanting to keep their audience informed in real-time.
E-commerce Order Notifications: Send order updates or confirmations to customers via Telegram. When a new order is placed on your e-commerce platform, like Shopify, Pipedream can trigger a workflow that sends a personalized message to the customer's Telegram account, providing them peace of mind and enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Popular Telegram Bot Integrations#
Popular Telegram Bot Triggers#
Emit new event each time a Telegram Bot command is received.
Emit new event each time a channel post is created or updated.
Emit new event each time a Telegram message is created or updated.
Popular Telegram Bot Actions#
Create an additional invite link for a chat, See the docs for more information
Edits photo or video messages. See the docs for more information
Edits text or game messages. See the docs for more information
Generate a new primary invite link for a chat, See the docs for more information
Authentication#
Name Slug: telegram_bot_apiTelegram Bot uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your Telegram Bot account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to Telegram Bot APIs in both code and no-code steps.
To use the Telegram Bot API, you must first create a new bot by chatting with the BotFather.
After you create your bot, copy the bot token and add it below.
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