Telegram MCP Server
MCP server for Telegram messaging platform. Enables AI agents to send messages, manage Telegram bots, read channel/group messages, and interact with Telegram's Bot API. Supports message sending, media attachments, and bot command handling through Telegram's official Bot API.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
Bot token required. HTTPS to Telegram. Bot is limited to chats it's added to. Message content transmitted through Telegram's servers.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
A developer or team using Telegram for communication wants AI agents to send notifications, process messages, or manage a Telegram bot — Telegram's Bot API is well-designed for automation.
Avoid When
You need access to personal Telegram account messages (not possible via Bot API without TDLib). Also not suitable for mass messaging or ToS-violating automation.
Use Cases
- • Sending automated notifications and alerts via Telegram bot from monitoring agents
- • Reading messages from Telegram channels and groups for content aggregation agents
- • Building conversational Telegram bots powered by AI agents
- • Routing notifications from workflows to Telegram channels from automation agents
Not For
- • Accessing personal Telegram accounts (Bot API is for bots, not user accounts)
- • Mass messaging or spam (violates Telegram ToS)
- • Teams using Slack, Discord, or other messaging platforms
Interface
Authentication
Telegram Bot token required. Create a bot via @BotFather to get a token. Bot must be added to target chats/channels to interact.
Pricing
Telegram Bot API is free and generous. MCP server is free open source. No charges for sending messages.
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ Bot must be added to target chats before it can send messages — setup required
- ⚠ Group message rate limits (20/min) can throttle agents in busy notification scenarios
- ⚠ Bot API only — not for accessing personal account messages (requires TDLib for user API)
- ⚠ ToS: No spam, no mass messaging — agent use should be purposeful notifications only
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-06.