Telegram Crypto News Bot with xAI (Grok)

@deb-pradhan

About Telegram Crypto News Bot with xAI (Grok)

A Telegram bot that fetches and summarizes cryptocurrency news using CryptoPanic API, xAI (Grok), and an MCP FastAPI server. Includes robust logging and error handling.

Basic information

Category

Communication

Runtime

python

Transports

stdio

Publisher

deb-pradhan

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crypto-news-telegram-bot": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Telegram Crypto News Bot with xAI (Grok)?

A Telegram bot that replies to user queries using xAI (Grok) and can fetch/summarize cryptocurrency news from an MCP server.

How to use Telegram Crypto News Bot with xAI (Grok)?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, create a .env file with your Telegram bot token, xAI API key, Grok endpoint, and MCP server URL, then run python main.py. Start a chat on Telegram and ask for crypto news or general questions.

Key features of Telegram Crypto News Bot with xAI (Grok)

Conversational AI replies via xAI (Grok)
Fetches and summarizes latest crypto news from MCP server
Supports user queries for specific coins or topics

Use cases of Telegram Crypto News Bot with xAI (Grok)

Stay updated on the latest cryptocurrency news
Ask for AI‑powered summaries about specific coins
Get general conversational answers via Grok
Query market trends or events by topic

FAQ from Telegram Crypto News Bot with xAI (Grok)?

What environment variables are required?

The bot needs TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN, XAI_API_KEY, GROK_API_URL, and MCP_SERVER_URL in a .env file.

How do I run the bot after setup?

Run python main.py from the project directory.

Where does the bot fetch crypto news from?

It fetches news from the MCP server URL specified in the MCP_SERVER_URL environment variable.

Can I ask about a specific cryptocurrency?

Yes, the bot supports user queries for specific coins or topics.

What dependencies are needed?

Python and the packages listed in requirements.txt (installed via pip).

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