telegram-mcp
Telegram integration for Claude via MCP. telegram-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by chigwell. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 11 tools, including get_chats, list_chats, get_chat, get_messages, list_messages, send_message, get_message_context and search_contacts, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Integration/Claude, Tool/Telegram and AI/Assistant.
What is this MCP
This MCP enables Telegram integration with Claude Desktop through the Model Context Protocol, allowing users to manage Telegram chats, messages, and contacts directly from Claude.
How to use this MCP
Install the Python package, configure Telegram API credentials, set up the session string, and integrate with Claude Desktop by modifying its configuration file to point to this MCP server.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP facilitates Telegram interactions through Claude, including chat management, messaging, contact searches, and viewing message contexts - all processed locally for privacy.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telegram-mcp MCP server?
telegram-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from chigwell. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect telegram-mcp to my AI client?
Add telegram-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does telegram-mcp provide?
telegram-mcp provides 11 tools: get_chats, list_chats, get_chat, get_messages, list_messages, send_message, get_message_context, search_contacts, get_direct_chat_by_contact, get_contact_chats and get_last_interaction.
Is telegram-mcp free to use?
telegram-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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