telegram mcp
pipStandardTelegram MCP server uses Telethon to let AI agents read chats, manage groups, and send or modify messages, media, contacts, and settings. It connects directly to Telegram's API. Developers use it to build AI agents that interact with Telegram for messaging and group management.
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Overview
Telegram MCP server uses Telethon to let AI agents read chats, manage groups, and send or modify messages, media, contacts, and settings. It connects directly to Telegram's API. Developers use it to build AI agents that interact with Telegram for messaging and group management.
Installation
1Install the package
pip
pip install telegram-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"chigwell-telegram-mcp-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install telegram-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from telegram mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip or uv package manager
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for telegram mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from telegram mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TELEGRAM_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your telegram mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in telegram mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in telegram mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in telegram mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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