Overview
What is Telegram MCP Server?
Telegram MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides Telegram integration. It allows sending messages through Telegram after configuring a bot token and chat ID. It is intended for developers who want to add Telegram messaging capabilities to MCP-compatible applications.
How to use Telegram MCP Server?
Clone the repository, follow the setup instructions, configure your bot token and chat ID, install dependencies with npm install, then build and run with npm run build && npm start. Requires Node.js 18+.
Key features of Telegram MCP Server
- Send messages through Telegram
- Secure chat ID validation
- Easy configuration
Use cases of Telegram MCP Server
- Send notifications to a Telegram chat from an MCP-enabled application
- Integrate Telegram messaging into AI assistants or automation workflows
- Send alerts or status updates via Telegram
- Enable secure communication by validating chat IDs
FAQ from Telegram MCP Server
What does Telegram MCP Server do?
It is an MCP server that lets you send messages through Telegram after configuring a bot token and a valid chat ID.
What are the dependencies and runtime requirements?
Requires Node.js 18+ and a Telegram bot token along with a valid chat ID. Dependencies are installed via npm install.
How do I set up the bot token and chat ID?
Configuration is done by following the setup instructions in userInstructions/telegram_server_setup.md. The token and chat ID must be provided before running the server.
Is there any security mechanism?
Yes, the server includes secure chat ID validation to help ensure messages are sent only to authorized chats.
What license does Telegram MCP Server use?
The project is licensed under MIT.
