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🧠 Telegram Bot MCP Server

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About 🧠 Telegram Bot MCP Server

Telegram bot mcp server

Basic information

Category

Communication

License

MIT

Runtime

node

Transports

stdio

Publisher

siavashdelkhosh81

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "telegram-bot-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "telegram-bot-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Telegram Bot MCP Server?

Telegram Bot MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates the Telegram Bot API into AI assistants. It provides tools for sending messages, managing users, and configuring bot settings, with intelligent message splitting and comprehensive error handling. It is designed for developers and AI assistant users who need to interact with Telegram through MCP.

How to use Telegram Bot MCP Server?

Run directly with npx telegram-bot-mcp-server after setting the TELEGRAM_BOT_API_TOKEN environment variable with a bot token from BotFather. Alternatively, install globally or locally via npm and configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) with the server command and environment variable.

Key features of Telegram Bot MCP Server

  • Intelligent message splitting for Telegram’s 4096-character limit
  • Comprehensive error handling with detailed error codes
  • NPX support for zero-install execution
  • Easy integration with MCP clients
  • Rich API coverage for messaging, user management, and bot configuration
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Use cases of Telegram Bot MCP Server

  • Send long messages or photo captions that automatically split across messages
  • Manage chat members by banning or unbanning users
  • Retrieve chat and member information for monitoring
  • Update bot name, description, and command list remotely
  • Test bot authentication and retrieve bot details

FAQ from Telegram Bot MCP Server

What are the prerequisites for using this server?

Node.js 18+ and a Telegram Bot Token obtained from @BotFather.

How do I get a Telegram bot token?

Open Telegram, start a chat with @BotFather, send /newbot, follow the prompts to name your bot, and copy the provided API token.

What happens if my message exceeds 4096 characters?

The server automatically splits the message into parts while preserving word boundaries and formatting, and sends them sequentially with part indicators.

What should I do if I get a β€œNo bot token” error?

Set the TELEGRAM_BOT_API_TOKEN environment variable to your bot token before running the server, e.g., export TELEGRAM_BOT_API_TOKEN="your_token_here".

How can I enable debug logging?

Set the environment variable NODE_ENV=development when running the server: NODE_ENV=development npx telegram-bot-mcp-server.

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