I’m working on a WordPress plugin that uses a Telegram bot to send notifications to a channel. Right now, I can send commands to my existing bot using the Telegram API. But I was wondering if it’s possible to create a new bot through code? For example, is there a way to programmatically send a command to BotFather to create a new bot? I’ve looked through the Telegram Bot API docs but couldn’t find any instructions for automatically creating bots. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
As someone who’s built several Telegram bots for various projects, I can confirm that automated bot creation isn’t possible through the API. Telegram intentionally keeps this process manual via BotFather to prevent abuse.
However, here’s a workaround I’ve used successfully: create a small pool of bots in advance and store their tokens securely. In your WordPress plugin, implement a system to cycle through these pre-made bots as needed. This approach allows for quick bot deployment without manual intervention each time.
Remember to implement robust error handling and token rotation in your code. Also, consider adding a feature in your plugin’s admin panel to easily add new bot tokens when the pre-made pool runs low. This strategy has worked well for me in high-volume notification systems.
hey there! sadly, you cant create bots programmatically thru the API. BotFather is the only way to make new bots. but once you’ve got a bot token, you can do everything else with code - set commands, change description, etc. maybe look into automating the BotFather chat with a bot library? good luck with ur plugin!
I’ve actually faced a similar challenge while developing a notification system. Unfortunately, creating bots programmatically isn’t supported by Telegram’s API. The BotFather interaction is designed to be manual for security reasons. However, you could streamline the process by creating a set of pre-configured bots in advance. Then, your plugin could select from this pool when needed. This approach worked well for me, allowing for quick bot deployment without compromising on security. Just remember to manage your bot tokens carefully, as they provide full access to the bot’s functionality.