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Telegram

Send messages and media through Telegram bots

Send messages, photos, documents, and manage Telegram bot interactions. Uses the Telegram Bot API for automation.

Overview

PropertyValue
Typetelegram
CategoryTool — Communication
AuthBot Token

Operations

OperationDescription
Send MessageSend text to a chat or group
Send PhotoSend an image with caption
Get UpdatesFetch recent messages sent to the bot

Configuration

SettingTypeDescription
Bot TokenPasswordFrom @BotFather
Chat IDShort inputTarget chat/group ID
MessageLong textMessage text with {{variables}}
Photo URLShort inputImage URL for photo messages

Outputs

FieldTypeDescription
messageIdnumberSent message ID
contentstringResponse data

Example: Daily Digest Bot

Workflow:

[Starter (schedule: daily 9am)] → [Agent: Summarize News] → [Telegram: Send]

The Agent generates a daily news summary and the Telegram block sends it to your personal chat or group.

Tips

  • Get Chat ID by messaging your bot, then calling getUpdates to find your chat ID
  • Supports Markdown — use *bold* and _italic_ in messages
  • Group bots need to be added as members and may need admin permissions