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Telegram MCP

by salto-agancy

Get chat info

get_chat_info
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve profile and metadata for any Telegram user, bot, group, or channel by chat id or username, including forum topics, to inspect chats without extra lookup calls.

Instructions

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

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
chat_idYesTarget chat: numeric id (e.g. -100…), a username with or without the leading @ (resolved server-side, no lookup call needed), or 'me' for Saved Messages.
topics_limitNoMax forum topics to list when the chat is a forum.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.34.0

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
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 useful behavioral context about successful returns ('info dict') and forum topic inclusion up to topics_limit, but it does not go much beyond the basic contract.

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 with the core purpose, followed by return behavior and a documentation link. It wastes little space, though the 'Success: info dict' fragment is slightly terse.

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?

With annotations covering safety and an output schema covering return structure, the description is largely complete for a simple read tool. The main gap is the absence of usage guidance versus sibling tools.

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%, so both parameters are fully documented in the schema. The description repeats that topics_limit affects forum chats but adds no syntax, format, or edge-case detail beyond the schema.

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 gives a clear verb ('Load') and resource ('profile and metadata for one user, bot, group, or channel'), making the scope of one specific chat understandable. It does not explicitly name or differentiate from siblings like find_chats, but the singular focus distinguishes it implicitly.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as find_chats or get_messages. The description states what it loads but offers no conditions, exclusions, or alternative routing.

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