Telegram Bot Skill (Advanced)

Purpose

Provide a clean, production-oriented guide for building Telegram bot workflows via the Bot API, focusing on command UX, update handling, and safe operations using plain HTTPS.

Best fit

• •You want a command-first bot that behaves professionally.
• •You need a reliable update flow (webhook or polling).
• •You prefer direct HTTP calls instead of libraries.

Not a fit

• •You require a full SDK or framework integration.
• •You need complex media uploads and streaming in-process.

Quick orientation

• •Read references/telegram-bot-api.md for endpoints, update types, and request patterns.
• •Read references/telegram-commands-playbook.md for command UX and messaging style.
• •Read references/telegram-update-routing.md for update normalization and routing rules.
• •Read references/telegram-request-templates.md for HTTP payload templates.
• •Keep this SKILL.md short and use references for details.

Required inputs

• •Bot token and base API URL.
• •Update strategy: webhook or long polling.
• •Command list and conversation tone.
• •Allowed update types and rate-limit posture.

Expected output

• •A clear command design, update flow plan, and operational checklist.

Operational notes

• •Prefer strict command routing: /start, /help, /settings, /status.
• •Always validate incoming update payloads and chat context.
• •Handle 429s with backoff and avoid message bursts.

Security notes

• •Never log tokens.
• •Use webhooks with a secret token header when possible.