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Telegram Message

This component sends messages to a Telegram chat using a Telegram bot. Think of it as a way to get alerts or information from your Nappai automation directly into your Telegram app.

Relationship with Telegram API

This component uses the Telegram Bot API to send messages. You’ll need a Telegram bot and its unique access token to use this component. Nappai handles the technical details of communicating with the Telegram API; you just provide the message and the chat ID.

Inputs

  • Input: This is the message you want to send to Telegram. You can type or paste your message here. It supports multiple lines of text. This field is required.
  • Chat ID: This is a unique identifier for the Telegram chat where you want to receive the message. You can find your chat ID in your Telegram app (search online for “how to find Telegram chat ID” for instructions). This field is required.
  • Credential: This is where you select the Telegram bot’s access token. Nappai will securely store this token, so you don’t need to worry about managing it directly. (Note: The specific method for selecting the credential will be shown in the Nappai dashboard).

Outputs

The component produces a “Telegram Message” output. This output confirms that the message was sent successfully. While you won’t directly see the content of this output in the dashboard, it can be used by other Nappai components to trigger further actions based on successful message delivery.

Usage Example

Let’s say you want to receive a notification whenever a specific process in Nappai completes. You would configure the “Telegram Message” component:

  1. In the Input field, type your message, for example: “Nappai process completed successfully!”.
  2. In the Chat ID field, enter the ID of your Telegram chat.
  3. Select the correct Credential for your Telegram bot.
  4. Connect this component to the Nappai component that triggers the notification (e.g., a component that finishes a data processing task).

Now, whenever that process finishes, Nappai will send the message to your specified Telegram chat.

Templates

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[Links to other related components and a brief description of each - This section will be populated with links to relevant components within the Nappai dashboard.] For example, you might connect this to components that process data and then send a summary via Telegram.

Tips and Best Practices

  • Keep your Telegram bot token secure. Never share it publicly.
  • Test your Chat ID to ensure it’s correct before using the component in a production workflow. Sending a test message is recommended.
  • For very long messages, Nappai will automatically split them into smaller messages to comply with Telegram’s limits.

Security Considerations

  • Nappai securely stores your Telegram bot token. However, it’s crucial to only use trusted Telegram bots and to regularly review your bot’s permissions.
  • Avoid sending sensitive information directly through this component. If you need to send sensitive data, consider using more secure methods within Nappai.