UPD: Check out the new Inline bots as well! Telegram is about freedom and openness – our code is open for everyone, as is our API. Today we’re making another step towards openness by launching a Bot API and platform for third-party developers to create bots. Bots are simply Telegram accounts operated by software – not people – and they'll often have AI features. They can do anything – teach, play, search, broadcast, remind, connect, integrate with other services, or even pass ... The Bot API is an HTTP-based interface created for developers keen on building bots for Telegram . To learn how to create and set up a bot , please consult our Introduction to Bots and Bot FAQ. This page describes individual bot elements in greater detail. For a general overview of bots, read the introduction to bots first. Learn how to use Telegram bots for document editing, time management, OCR, file conversion, file storage, and task management. Discover some of the best and most popular bots for Telegram users on Linux desktop.