Why Telegram for AI?
Telegram's bot platform works well for AI assistants:
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Native Bot Support
Telegram has first-class bot support with rich features like inline keyboards and commands.
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Works Everywhere
Desktop, mobile, web - access your AI bot from any Telegram client.
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File Sharing
Send and receive files up to 2GB. Good for document processing.
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Self-Hosted
Run your own bot on your own infrastructure.
Setting Up Your Telegram AI Bot
Create Bot with BotFather
Message @BotFather on Telegram:
/newbot
My AI Assistant
myai_assistant_botSave the API token you receive.
Install ClawdBot
curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install.sh | bashConfigure Telegram Channel
clawdbot onboard --install-daemonWhen prompted, enter your Telegram bot token.
Start Chatting
Find your bot on Telegram, send /start, and begin chatting!
Telegram Bot Features
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Custom Commands
Create /commands for quick actions like /email, /calendar, /todo
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Inline Keyboards
Interactive buttons for easy navigation and quick responses
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Group Support
Add your bot to groups for shared assistance
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Voice Messages
Send voice notes and get transcribed responses