Telegram Integration
Real-time notifications, bot control - Master Telegram automation for communication and messaging workflows
Common Use Cases
Message Notifications
Automated alerts, system notifications, and status updates
SimpleGroup Management
Automated moderation, user management, and group analytics
MediumAuto-reply
Intelligent chatbots and automated response systems
MediumNews Broadcasting
Automated news distribution and content sharing
SimpleCustomer Support
Support ticket creation and customer service automation
MediumMonitoring Alerts
System monitoring, error alerts, and status notifications
SimpleTelegram Bot API Features
| Feature | Description | Method | Endpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Send Message | Send text messages to users, groups, or channels | POST | /sendMessage |
| Send Photo | Send images and photos with optional captions | POST | /sendPhoto |
| Send Document | Send files and documents to recipients | POST | /sendDocument |
| Get Updates | Receive incoming messages and updates | GET | /getUpdates |
Prerequisites
What You'll Learn
Tutorial Sections
Telegram Bot Setup & Configuration
Create and configure Telegram bots for automation
- Creating a new bot with BotFather
- Obtaining bot token and configuring permissions
- Setting up webhook endpoints for real-time updates
- Understanding Telegram Bot API capabilities
- Testing bot connectivity and basic commands
Message Notifications
Automate alert and notification systems
- Setting up automated alert workflows
- Custom message formatting and styling
- Media attachments and file sharing
- Group and channel message broadcasting
- Conditional notification triggers
- Message scheduling and delayed delivery
Group Management & Auto-reply
Build intelligent group management systems
- Automated group moderation and management
- Smart auto-reply systems and chatbots
- User interaction and command handling
- Group analytics and activity monitoring
- Integration with external data sources
Practical Example: System Monitoring Alert Bot
Monitor Trigger
System monitoring detects an issue or threshold breach
Alert Processing
Format alert message with relevant details and severity
Telegram Notification
Send formatted alert to designated Telegram channels
Response Handling
Process team responses and update monitoring system
Quick Bot Setup Guide
1. Create Bot with BotFather
Start a chat with @BotFather on Telegram and use these commands:
YourBotName
YourBotUsername_bot
2. Get Bot Token
BotFather will provide a token like:
3. Configure in n8n
Add the token to your n8n Telegram node configuration.
Sample Telegram Message API Call
// Send message to Telegram
{
"chat_id": "{{$json.chat_id}}",
"text": "🚨 *Alert: {{$json.alert_type}}*\n\n" +
"📊 *System:* {{$json.system_name}}\n" +
"⏰ *Time:* {{$json.timestamp}}\n" +
"📝 *Details:* {{$json.description}}\n\n" +
"🔗 [View Dashboard]({{$json.dashboard_url}})",
"parse_mode": "Markdown",
"disable_web_page_preview": true
}This example shows how to send a formatted alert message with Markdown styling.
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