I’m working on a Telegram bot using PHP and webhooks. I want to know if it’s possible to add extra parameters when using the sendMessage method.
Here’s what I’m trying to do:
function handleIncomingMessage($msg) {
$chatID = $msg['chat']['id'];
$userAction = $msg['custom_action'];
$userName = $msg['chat']['first_name'] ?? '';
if ($msg['text'] === '/begin') {
$keyboard = [
['keyboard' => [['Check Status', 'Help Center']],
'one_time_keyboard' => true,
'resize_keyboard' => true]
];
botRequest('sendMessage', [
'chat_id' => $chatID,
'text' => "Hey $userName! What would you like to do? [$userAction]",
'custom_action' => 'do_something',
'reply_markup' => json_encode($keyboard)
]);
}
}
Can I add ‘custom_action’ like this? Will it work? I’m not sure if Telegram allows extra parameters. Any help would be great!
hey mate, i’ve dealt with this before. telegram’s api is pretty strict, so you can’t just add custom params like that. but don’t worry! here’s a trick:
store that custom_action data on your end, like in a database. then use the chat_id to fetch it when you need it. works like a charm!
good luck with your bot!
I’ve encountered this issue before when developing Telegram bots. Unfortunately, Telegram doesn’t support custom parameters in the sendMessage method. Their API is quite strict about what it accepts.
A solution I’ve found effective is to use a session management system on your server. You can store the ‘custom_action’ along with the chat_id in a database or even a simple key-value store. When you need to access this information later, you can retrieve it using the chat_id.
This approach allows you to maintain custom data for each user interaction without modifying the Telegram API calls. It’s more robust and scalable in the long run, especially as your bot’s complexity grows.
Just ensure you’re following Telegram’s API guidelines and best practices for optimal performance and reliability.
As someone who’s worked extensively with Telegram bots, I can tell you that unfortunately, you can’t add custom parameters like ‘custom_action’ directly to the sendMessage method. Telegram’s API is pretty strict about what it accepts.
However, there’s a workaround I’ve used successfully. Instead of trying to add custom parameters to the API call, you can store that information on your server. Use a database or even a simple file to keep track of the ‘custom_action’ for each chat_id.
Then, when you need to access that information later, you can retrieve it based on the chat_id. This approach has worked well for me in maintaining state and custom data for each user interaction.
Remember, Telegram’s API documentation is your best friend here. Always refer to it for the exact parameters each method accepts. It’ll save you a lot of headaches in the long run!