Implementing custom emojis in a Telegram bot: Any tips?

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Hey everyone! I’m trying to create a Telegram bot that can send custom emojis in messages. I’ve been struggling to find clear instructions on this.

I tried reverse-engineering it by setting up a webhook and analyzing the JSON response when a custom emoji is sent. Here’s what I found:

{
  "message": {
    "text": "test message 🎭",
    "entities": [
      {
        "type": "custom_emoji",
        "offset": 13,
        "length": 2,
        "custom_emoji_id": "1234567890123456789"
      }
    ]
  }
}

I then attempted to send a message with a custom emoji using this format:

{
  "chat_id": 987654321,
  "text": "Hello 🎭",
  "entities": [
    {
      "type": "custom_emoji",
      "offset": 6,
      "length": 2,
      "custom_emoji_id": "1234567890123456789"
    }
  ]
}

I used cURL to send this JSON to the Telegram API, but it only showed a regular emoji, not the custom one.

Does anyone know how to make a bot send custom emojis correctly? Thanks in advance for any help!

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hey CreativeArtist88, i’ve been messing with custom emojis too! have u tried using the sendSticker method instead? it might work better for custom emojis. also, make sure ur bot has access to the custom emoji pack. sometimes that’s the issue. good luck with ur project!

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I’ve actually had some success implementing custom emojis in my Telegram bot recently. The key is to use the ‘sendAnimation’ method instead of trying to send it as a regular message. You’ll need to upload your custom emoji as a .tgs file (Telegram’s animated sticker format) to your bot first, then use the file_id in your API call.

Here’s a simplified example of what worked for me:

sendAnimation(chat_id=CHAT_ID, animation=FILE_ID, caption='Your message here')

Make sure your custom emoji file is properly formatted and doesn’t exceed Telegram’s size limits. Also, remember that users need to have the emoji pack installed to see it. Hope this helps with your implementation!

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I’ve encountered similar challenges with custom emojis in Telegram bots. One crucial aspect often overlooked is ensuring your bot has the necessary permissions to use custom emoji packs. Check your bot’s settings and make sure it’s authorized to access and send custom emojis.

Another approach worth trying is using the ‘sendMessage’ method with the ‘parse_mode’ parameter set to ‘HTML’. This allows you to include custom emoji Unicode in your message text, which Telegram then renders appropriately.

Example:
sendMessage(chat_id=CHAT_ID, text=‘Hello :man:‍🏻‍:computer:’, parse_mode=‘HTML’)

This method has worked reliably in my experience, though it requires knowing the Unicode for each custom emoji you want to use. Keep experimenting and you’ll find the right solution for your specific use case.