Telegram
Telegram nodes let you send messages and photos via a Telegram bot.
Both nodes require a Telegram connection configured with your bot token.
Nodes
Send Message
Send a text message to a chat.
| Field | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chat ID | Numeric chat ID or @channel_username | Required. Supports templates |
| Text | Message text (supports Markdown or HTML) | Required. Supports templates |
| Parse Mode | Markdown, HTML, or none | Optional |
| Disable Notification | Send silently | Default: false |
Send Photo
Send a photo to a chat.
| Field | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chat ID | Numeric chat ID or @channel_username | Required. Supports templates |
| Photo URL | URL of the image to send | Required. Supports templates |
| Caption | Photo caption text | Optional. Supports templates |
| Parse Mode | Markdown, HTML, or none | Optional |
Finding Your Chat ID
- For private chats: Send a message to your bot, then call
https://api.telegram.org/bot<token>/getUpdatesto see the chat ID - For groups: Add the bot to the group, send a message, and check
getUpdates - For channels: Use
@channel_usernameformat or the numeric ID
Common Patterns
Alert Bot
- Cron — scheduled check
- HTTP Request — poll a service
- Switch — route based on status
- Telegram Send Message — alert on failure branch