Can I use Telegram as a CLI?

Yes. KosmoKrator exposes a Telegram CLI through kosmo integrations:call and the provider shortcut command. Commands can return JSON for scripts, CI, and coding agents.

Can I expose Telegram through MCP?

Yes. The KosmoKrator MCP gateway can expose selected Telegram tools to clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Where are Telegram credentials stored?

Telegram credentials are configured in KosmoKrator's local integration settings and reused by CLI, Lua, and MCP gateway surfaces.

Can I deny write access for Telegram MCP tools?

Yes. Start the gateway with --write=deny for read-only clients, or use ask/allow only for trusted workspaces.

communication

Telegram CLI for CI

Use the Telegram CLI for CI with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

7 functions 5 read 2 write Bearer token auth

Submit Telegram feedback View package source

Telegram CLI for CI

Run integration calls from CI jobs with JSON output, explicit credentials, and predictable exit status.

Use this shape when a pipeline needs to read or update an external service. The Telegram CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# Telegram CLI for CI
kosmokrator integrations:configure telegram --set access_token="$TELEGRAM_ACCESS_TOKEN" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call telegram.telegram_send_message '{"chat_id":"example_chat_id","text":"example_text","parse_mode":"example_parse_mode","reply_to_message_id":1,"disable_notification":true}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect Telegram docs and schemas before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs telegram --json
kosmo integrations:docs telegram.telegram_send_message --json
kosmo integrations:schema telegram.telegram_send_message --json
kosmo integrations:search "Telegram" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Telegram CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`telegram.telegram_send_message`	Write	chat_id, text, parse_mode, reply_to_message_id, disable_notification	Send a text message to a Telegram chat. Provide the chat_id and message text. The chat_id can be a numeric ID or @channelusername. Supports optional parse_mode (Markdown, MarkdownV2, HTML) and other formatting options.
`telegram.telegram_list_updates`	Read	offset, limit, timeout	Get incoming updates (messages, callback queries, inline queries, etc.) for the Telegram bot. Use offset to acknowledge previously received updates. Returns an array of update objects.
`telegram.telegram_get_me`	Read	none	Get information about the authenticated Telegram bot. Returns the bot ID, username, display name, and capability flags.
`telegram.telegram_list_chats`	Read	limit	List recent chats the bot has interacted with. Since Telegram Bot API does not have a native list-chats endpoint, this fetches recent updates and extracts unique chats. Returns chat IDs, types, and titles.
`telegram.telegram_get_chat`	Read	chat_id	Get information about a specific Telegram chat by its ID or @username. Returns chat type, title, description, member count, and other metadata.
`telegram.telegram_send_photo`	Write	chat_id, photo, caption, parse_mode, reply_to_message_id, disable_notification	Send a photo to a Telegram chat. Provide the chat_id and a photo URL or file_id. Supports optional caption with formatting and other options.
`telegram.telegram_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the profile of the currently authenticated Telegram bot. Returns bot ID, username, display name, and capability flags.

Automation Notes

Use --json for machine-readable output.
Keep credentials out of argv by using environment variables or stored KosmoKrator configuration.
Configure read/write policy before unattended runs; use --force only for trusted automation.
Use the MCP gateway instead when the agent needs dynamic tool discovery inside a conversation.

Related Telegram CLI Pages

Cron Jobs Telegram CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts Telegram CLI for shell scripts. Headless Automation Telegram CLI for headless automation. Coding Agents Telegram CLI for coding agents.