Fast MCP Telegram

Get chat info

get_chat_info

Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetch profile and metadata for any Telegram chat (user, bot, group, channel) by ID or username, including forum topics and common chats.

Instructions

Load profile and metadata for one user, bot, group, or channel. Success: info dict; forum chats may include topics up to topics_limit; user targets may include common_chats up to common_chats_limit. Full documentation: https://github.com/leshchenko1979/fast-mcp-telegram/blob/main/docs/Tools-Reference.md

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`chat_id`	Yes	Target chat: numeric id (e.g. -100…), username without @, or 'me' for Saved Messages.
`topics_limit`	No	Max forum topics to list when the chat is a forum.
`common_chats_limit`	No	Max common groups to list for user targets.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	No
`ok`	No
`code`	No
`error`	No
`phone`	No
`title`	No
`action`	No
`is_bot`	No
`params`	No
`topics`	No
`is_user`	No
`is_forum`	No
`is_group`	No
`username`	No
`exception`	No
`last_name`	No
`operation`	No
`error_code`	No
`first_name`	No
`is_channel`	No
`common_chats`	No
`topics_has_more`	No
`participants_count`	No
`common_chats_has_more`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed3 schema fields changedv0.45.0Sep 26, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / common_chats_limit

Added value: +{
+  "default": 10,
+  "description": "Max common groups to list for user targets.",
+  "type": "integer"
+}

addedOutput schema / properties / common_chats

Added value: +{
+  "items": {
+    "additionalProperties": true,
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  "type": "array"
+}

addedOutput schema / properties / common_chats_has_more
```
Added value: +{
+  "type": "boolean"
+}
```

Changed3 schema fields changedv0.36.0Jun 18, 2026

removedOutput schema / additionalProperties
```
Removed value: -true
```

addedOutput schema / description

Added value: +"Return type for ``get_chat_info``."

addedOutput schema / properties

Added value: +{
+  "action": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "code": {
+    "type": "integer"
+  },
+  "error": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "error_code": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "exception": {
+    "additionalProperties": true,
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  "first_name": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "id": {
+    "type": "integer"
+  },
+  "is_bot": {
+    "type": "boolean"
+  },
+  "is_channel": {
+    "type": "boolean"
+  },
+  "is_forum": {
+    "type": "boolean"
+  },
+  "is_group": {
+    "type": "boolean"
+  },
+  "is_user": {
+    "type": "boolean"
+  },
+  "last_name": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "ok": {
+    "type": "boolean"
+  },
+  "operation": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "params": {
+    "additionalProperties": true,
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  "participants_count": {
+    "type": "integer"
+  },
+  "phone": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "title": {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  "topics": {
+    "items": {
+      "additionalProperties": true,
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "type": "array"
+  },
+  "topics_has_more": {
+    "type": "boolean"
+  },
+  "username": {
+    "type": "string"
+  }
+}

First observedv0.21.0May 28, 2026

TDQS

A3.7/5.0

Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, and idempotentHint, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds some return-shape and conditional field context (topics, common_chats), but this largely repeats information in the schema and output schema. No additional behavior such as error cases or rate limits is disclosed.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is compact and front-loaded: the core purpose appears first, conditional behavior follows, and a documentation link is tucked at the end. It loses one point for slight redundancy with the schema descriptions, but there is no filler or ambiguity.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given that an output schema exists, all parameters are fully described in the schema, and annotations cover the read-only/idempotent nature, the description is largely complete for invocation. The only notable omission is explicit routing guidance against sibling tools, but that is already assessed under usage guidelines.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, with each parameter already well documented and defaults provided. The description adds no new parameter-level meaning beyond restating that topics_limit and common_chats_limit bound optional result fields, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb ('Load') and a precise resource ('profile and metadata for one user, bot, group, or channel'). This clearly scopes the tool and distinguishes it from message-oriented or search-oriented siblings. The target-kind enumeration adds immediate practical clarity.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies when to use the tool—when you need info about a single chat entity—but it gives no explicit when-not-to-use guidance or alternatives. It does not mention sibling tools like find_chats or get_messages, so an agent must infer the decision boundary.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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