How do I get a Telegram Bot Token?

Open Telegram, search for **@BotFather**, send `/newbot`, follow the prompts to name your bot, and copy the token provided (format: `123456:ABC-DEF...`).

Can I send messages to specific groups or channels?

Yes! Use the `send_message` tool with the chat_id of your target group, channel, or user. The bot must already be added to the group/channel as a member.

What media types can the bot send?

The bot supports sending photos, documents, videos, and audio files. Simply provide a public URL or a file_id from Telegram's servers.

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "telegram-bot": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Telegram Bot MCP Server

Connect any Telegram Bot to your AI agent and automate messaging, broadcasting, and chat management through natural language commands.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Telegram Bot into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Telegram Bot and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 13 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Bot Information — Retrieve your bot's profile details, username, and configuration
Message Handling — Send text messages with Markdown or HTML formatting to any chat or channel
Media Delivery — Send photos, documents, videos, and audio files via URL or file_id
Chat Management — Get detailed info about groups, channels, and private chats including member counts and admin lists
Message Operations — Forward and delete messages programmatically in any chat

The Telegram Bot MCP Server exposes 13 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Telegram Bot to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Telegram Bot MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Telegram Bot

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Telegram Bot, help me..." — 13 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Telegram Bot MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Telegram Bot through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Telegram Bot + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Telegram Bot MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Telegram Bot MCP Tools for Cursor (13)

These 13 tools become available when you connect Telegram Bot to Cursor via MCP:

delete_message

Delete a message from Telegram

forward_message

Forward a message in Telegram

get_bot_info

Get information about the Telegram bot

get_chat_admins

Get list of chat administrators

get_chat_info

Get information about a Telegram chat

get_chat_members_count

Get the number of chat members

get_updates

Useful for seeing what users have sent. Get updates for the Telegram bot

get_user_profile_photos

Returns a list of photo sizes. Get user profile photos

send_audio

Send an audio file to a Telegram chat

send_document

Send a document to a Telegram chat

send_message

Supports Markdown and HTML parse modes for formatting. Send a text message to a Telegram chat

send_photo

Optionally includes a caption. Send a photo to a Telegram chat

send_video

Send a video to a Telegram chat

Example Prompts for Telegram Bot in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Telegram Bot immediately.

"Get information about my Telegram bot."

"Send a message to my channel @mychannel saying 'Hello everyone!'"

"How many members are in my group -1001234567890?"

Troubleshooting Telegram Bot MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Telegram Bot to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Telegram Bot + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Telegram Bot MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.