A production-oriented skill for designing Telegram Bot API workflows and command-driven conversations using direct HTTPS requests.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install telegramb4c
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install telegramb4c using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Telegram?
The Telegram skill for OpenClaw provides a technical framework for building professional bot experiences without the overhead of heavy SDKs. By utilizing direct HTTPS calls to the Bot API, this entry in the Openclaw Skills library focuses on high-performance update handling, command-first UX design, and secure operation patterns. It is ideal for developers who need precise control over their messaging logic and update routing.
This skill prioritizes reliability and professional standards, offering detailed playbooks for command structures like /start and /help, as well as templates for HTTP payloads. Whether you are implementing long polling or secure webhooks, this skill ensures your bot remains responsive and follows best practices for rate-limiting and data validation.
Telegram Use Cases
- Designing command-first bots that require professional messaging styles and predictable UX.
- Implementing direct HTTP-based bot integrations to avoid third-party library dependencies.
- Setting up production-ready update flows using either webhooks or long polling.
- Architecting secure communication interfaces that utilize secret token headers and strict update validation.
How Telegram Works
- Provide the essential inputs including the bot token, API URL, and preferred update strategy.
- Define the command list and desired conversation tone for the agent to architect the interaction model.
- Analyze the provided reference playbooks for API endpoints and normalized update routing.
- Generate request templates for various bot actions using the established HTTPS patterns.
- Implement operational safeguards such as 429 error handling and chat context validation.
Telegram Setup
Before using this skill, ensure that OpenClawCLI is installed on your system. You can download it for Windows or MacOS from the official site.
# Verify OpenClawCLI installation
openclaw --version
# Provide your bot credentials to the agent
# Required: Bot Token and Update Strategy (Webhook vs Polling)
Telegram Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes bot logic through a series of specific reference files and configuration sets:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| telegram-bot-api.md | Technical reference for endpoints and request patterns. |
| telegram-commands-playbook.md | Guidelines for command UX and professional messaging style. |
| telegram-update-routing.md | Logic for update normalization and routing rules. |
| telegram-request-templates.md | Pre-defined HTTP payload templates for common actions. |
Telegram Advanced Features
- Direct HTTPS implementation eliminating the need for external SDK maintenance.
- Advanced rate-limit posture management to handle 429 status codes with backoff strategies.
- Secure webhook integration featuring secret token header validation.
- Strict command routing ensuring consistent behavior across /start, /help, /settings, and /status triggers.
- Support for multiple Openclaw Skills integrations to extend bot functionality with external data or AI models.
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