Connect Your AI Agent to Telegram
Chat with your AI agent on Telegram. Paste a bot token, start messaging.
What It Does
Your KiwiClaw agent becomes a Telegram bot that you can message from any device. Ask questions, request web research, run code, or trigger automated workflows -- all from a Telegram chat. The agent responds in real time with full context awareness, maintaining conversation history across sessions.
Setup Process
- Create a new bot on Telegram by messaging @BotFather and sending
/newbot - Copy the bot token BotFather gives you
- Open the Channels page in your KiwiClaw dashboard
- Paste the bot token and click Connect
- Message your bot on Telegram -- it responds immediately
Total setup time: about 2 minutes (most of that is creating the bot with BotFather).
Example Use Cases
- Personal AI assistant -- Chat with your agent from your phone, anywhere. "Summarize the top tech news today." / "What's the weather forecast for Houston this week?"
- Quick research -- "Find me 5 restaurants in downtown Austin with outdoor seating and good reviews." The agent searches the web and returns curated results.
- Team bot in group chats -- Add the bot to a Telegram group for team-accessible AI assistance. Members @mention the bot to ask questions or request tasks.
FAQ
How do I create a Telegram bot token?
Message @BotFather on Telegram, send /newbot, follow the prompts to name your bot, and you will receive a bot token. Paste this token into your KiwiClaw dashboard.
Can the agent work in Telegram groups?
Yes. Add the bot to any Telegram group and it will respond to messages that @mention it or reply to its messages. It works in both private chats and groups.
Is the Telegram connection encrypted?
Yes. All communication between KiwiClaw and Telegram uses TLS encryption. Your bot token is stored encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM.