Telegram Bot API

API

HTTP-based API for building and managing Telegram bots

Overview

The Telegram Bot API is a simplified HTTP interface for bots, replacing the MTProto protocol's complexity. It offers RESTful endpoints for sending messages (text, media, polls), receiving updates via webhooks or long polling, managing chat members, handling inline queries, and more. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include customer support bots, automated notifications, interactive quizzes, content delivery tools, and task automation tailored to Telegram's social platform.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://core.telegram.org/bots/api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful HTTP interface
JSON response format
Webhook and long polling support
Rich media handling (images, videos, docs)
Interactive elements (inline buttons, polls)
Bot token authentication
Inline query support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Telegram Bot API free to use?

Yes, the Telegram Bot API is entirely free for developers, with no subscription fees or usage costs.

? Does it require an API key or token?

Yes, you need a unique bot token generated via Telegram's @BotFather to authenticate all API requests.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Telegram Bot API are in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Social

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Completely free to use
⊕ Well-documented with code examples
⊕ Flexible update mechanisms
⊕ Supports diverse media types
⊕ Easy integration with most programming languages

Cons

⊖ Requires a bot token (no anonymous access)
⊖ Rate limits apply for high-volume requests
⊖ Limited to bot-specific actions (cannot mimic regular users)