telegram-mcp

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bot_api

Call any Telegram Bot API method directly using a bot token and optional parameters.

Instructions

Call any Telegram Bot API method as a bot, e.g. method='setMyCommands' or 'sendMessage'.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "token": "<token>",
      "method": "<method>"
    },
    "name": "bot_api"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`token`	Yes
`method`	Yes
`params`	No

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.1.0Sep 22, 2026

TDQS

C2.9/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It reveals that the tool acts as a bot and requires a token, but it does not warn that some methods may have side effects, require specific permissions, or behave unpredictably if misused. This is a generic arbitrary-method caller, so more cautionary context is warranted.

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 a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler and useful examples. It is efficient, though its brevity comes at the cost of missing behavioral and parameter detail.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a generic tool that invokes arbitrary Telegram Bot API methods, the description is too thin. It omits how the token is used, how params map to the chosen method, and the potential for destructive or state-changing calls. The presence of an output schema reduces the need to describe return values, but the core usage context is still incomplete.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate, but it only gives example values for 'method'. It does not explain what 'token' should be or how 'params' should be structured to match Telegram Bot API method arguments, leaving two of three parameters mostly unexplained.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the verb ('Call') and resource ('any Telegram Bot API method'), with concrete examples like 'setMyCommands' and 'sendMessage'. It is distinguishable from the sibling tools because it is a generic passthrough rather than a specialized wrapper, though it does not explicitly name or contrast any sibling.

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 phrase 'any Telegram Bot API method' implies this tool is for methods not covered by the specialized sibling tools, and the examples reinforce that. However, it does not explicitly say when to prefer this over siblings or when not to use it, leaving the guidance implicit.

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