Telegram Bot Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Manage community messaging and bot webhooks from your workspace.
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Why people use Telegram Bot
Telegram Bot Management for Community Leaders
This Connector lets your agent do that work for you. You just ask for a summary of a group's status or a list of admins, and it gives you the answer in seconds. You get a clear picture of your community without the tab-switching.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for every major Telegram Bot API action.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Community Growth Tracking
A community manager asks their agent to check the member count and list the admins for a new group.
- Real-world use case 02
Rapid Support Response
A support lead needs to send a photo of a setup guide to a group.
- Real-world use case 03
Webhook Troubleshooting
A developer notices a bot is not responding.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Telegram Bot capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Telegram Bot.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Telegram Bot.
- 01 Capability
Get me
Fetch the basic profile details and identity of your Telegram bot. This helps you confirm the bot is active and correctly configured.
- 02 Capability
Get updates
Pull the most recent messages and events sent to your bot. You can use this to see what users are saying in real time.
- 03 Capability
Get webhook info
Check the current status of your bot's webhooks. It tells you if your updates are being sent to the right place.
- 04 Capability
Leave chat
Have your bot exit a specific group or private chat. This is useful for cleaning up old connections or moving to new groups.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Telegram Bot.
- 05 Capability
Delete webhook
Remove an existing webhook from your bot. Use this when you need to reset your connection or switch providers.
- 06 Capability
Get chat administrators
List all the administrators in a specific chat and their permissions. It makes auditing your group roles much faster.
- 07 Capability
Get chat member count
Get the current number of members in a group or supergroup. Use this to track your community growth over time.
- 08 Capability
Get chat
Retrieve the metadata and general details for a specific chat. It gives you a quick overview of a group's properties.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Telegram Bot.
- 09 Capability
Get file
Grab the specific information and metadata for files shared with your bot. This helps you keep track of shared media.
- 10 Capability
Send message
Send text messages to any chat or user your bot has access to. It lets you push out updates or replies instantly.
- 11 Capability
Send photo
Upload and send images to users or groups with custom captions. Use this to share visual content with your community.
- 12 Capability
Set webhook
Configure a new webhook URL to receive real-time updates from Telegram. This is the primary way to connect your bot to external services.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Telegram Bot to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Telegram Bot from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzVKXnygLyz0NR5IlCpxdCkTt1Yw5XjzgboUWNj5/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Telegram Bot, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Telegram Bot for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzVKXnygLyz0NR5IlCpxdCkTt1Yw5XjzgboUWNj5/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Telegram Bot URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Telegram Bot in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"telegram-bot-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzVKXnygLyz0NR5IlCpxdCkTt1Yw5XjzgboUWNj5/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Telegram Bot
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Telegram Bot, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"telegram-bot-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzVKXnygLyz0NR5IlCpxdCkTt1Yw5XjzgboUWNj5/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Telegram Bot
Ask Copilot: "Using Telegram Bot, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"telegram-bot-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzVKXnygLyz0NR5IlCpxdCkTt1Yw5XjzgboUWNj5/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Telegram Bot
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Telegram Bot, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"telegram-bot-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzVKXnygLyz0NR5IlCpxdCkTt1Yw5XjzgboUWNj5/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Telegram Bot
Ask Cline: "Using Telegram Bot, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add telegram-bot-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzVKXnygLyz0NR5IlCpxdCkTt1Yw5XjzgboUWNj5/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Telegram Bot
Ask Claude: "Using Telegram Bot, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Telegram Bot can move forward.
This is for community managers who are tired of manual group moderation and bot developers who want to manage their production bots without writing extra boilerplate code.
Community Manager
Audits group permissions and sends out community-wide announcements via the AI client during peak hours.
Bot Developer
Checks webhook statuses and monitors bot updates to ensure the production environment is stable.
Support Lead
Sends quick photo instructions or text updates to users in a support group based on common issues.
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Before you connect
Questions about Telegram Bot.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use Telegram Bot MCP to send photos to my group?
Yes, your agent can send photos directly to any group or user your bot is part of. You just describe the photo and the caption you want to include.
How does Telegram Bot MCP help with group moderation?
It allows your agent to audit group administrators and member counts instantly. This makes it much easier to manage permissions and keep your community organized.
Can Telegram Bot MCP manage my bot's webhooks?
Yes, it can set, delete, and check the status of your webhooks. This is great for ensuring your bot stays connected to your external services.
Is Telegram Bot MCP good for community management?
It's ideal for community managers who need to send announcements, check group status, and manage member roles without manually typing commands into a terminal.
How do I get my bot token for Telegram Bot MCP?
You can get your token from @BotFather on Telegram. Once you have it, you just provide it to your agent to start managing your bot.
Can Telegram Bot MCP help me audit my chats?
Absolutely. Your agent can pull details for specific chats and list all current administrators, providing a clear view of who has access to your spaces.
How do I get my Telegram Bot Token?
Message @BotFather on Telegram and follow the simple steps to create a new bot. He will provide a token string which you should paste here.
Can the agent send images to a group?
Yes. Use the send_photo capability providing the target Chat ID and a public image URL. Your agent will confirm the delivery and provide the message metadata.
Is it possible to check who are the administrators of a chat?
Yes. The get_chat_administrators capability retrieves a list of all users with admin privileges in a specific group or channel, including their custom titles.
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