Hey everyone! I’m trying to figure out how to make a Telegram bot that can grab media from private channels or groups and send it somewhere else. I know Aximo can’t do this, so I’m looking for other solutions.
I’ve been searching online but haven’t found much helpful info. Has anyone here done something like this before? Maybe using the Telegram API or a different method?
I’m not sure where to start, so any tips or ideas would be super helpful. Even if you just point me in the right direction, that’d be great. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
hey mate, i’ve actually done something similar before. you’ll wanna use the Telegram API and create a user account instead of a bot. check out libraries like Telethon or Pyrogram - they make it way easier to grab stuff from private groups. just be careful with rate limits and stuff, don’t wanna get your account banned lol. good luck!
Having tackled a similar challenge, I can share some insights. The key lies in utilizing the Telegram API effectively. You’ll need to create a user account, not a bot, as bots can’t access private groups without permission. Once you have a user account, you can use libraries like Telethon or Pyrogram to interact with the API. These libraries allow you to authenticate as a user, join private groups, and retrieve media content.
The process involves setting up your API credentials, writing a script to connect to Telegram, joining the desired groups, and then implementing logic to capture and forward media. Be aware that this approach requires careful handling of rate limits and ethical considerations regarding content usage. Also, ensure you comply with Telegram’s terms of service to avoid account restrictions.
I worked on a similar project recently and found that it is feasible once you get into the details of the Telegram Bot API. In my experience, setting up the bot with BotFather and then properly authenticating it using the API was the first hurdle. After confirming that the bot has permission to join the private groups, I employed the getUpdates method to monitor new messages and extract the media content. The challenge mainly came from handling authentication for private groups, where sometimes a user account is preferable over a bot account. I recommend reviewing the official Telegram Bot API documentation and exploring libraries like python-telegram-bot if you are comfortable with Python. This approach helped me overcome the complexities involved, and I believe it could be adapted to suit your needs as well.