Telegram Plugin: Installation & Configuration

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Setting up the Telegram plugin involves creating a bot and configuring the MCP server.

Prerequisites

  • Bun: The MCP server runs on Bun. curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash.
  • Telegram Bot Token: Get this from @BotFather on Telegram.

Setup Steps

  1. Create Bot: Message @BotFather, send /newbot, and follow the prompts to get your token.

  2. Install Plugin: In Claude Code:

    /plugin install telegram@claude-plugins-official
/reload-plugins

  3. Configure Token:

    /telegram:configure <YOUR_BOT_TOKEN>

  4. Start with Channels: Restart Claude Code with the channels flag:

    claude --channels plugin:telegram@claude-plugins-official

  5. Pairing: Send a message from your Telegram account to your bot. It will reply with a 6-digit code. In Claude Code:

    /telegram:access pair <code>

  6. Set Policy: Switch to allowlist to prevent strangers from accessing your bot:

    /telegram:access policy allowlist

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