Hey everyone! I’m working on a Telegram AI bot and I’m stuck. Right now, the bot uses the ‘send a message and wait for response’ action to get user input. The problem is it only works with a redirect form. I really want users to be able to type their queries directly in the chat without having to open a separate form.
Is there a way to make this happen? I’ve been trying to figure it out for hours and I’m getting frustrated. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any tips or tricks would be super helpful!
I know there must be a solution, but I can’t seem to find it. If someone could point me in the right direction, I’d be so grateful. Thanks in advance for any help you can give!
hey there! i’ve dealt with similar issues before. have you tried using the Telegram Bot API’s getUpdates method? it lets you receive messages directly in chat without forms.
you’ll need to set up a loop to check for new messages regularly. don’t forget to use the ‘offset’ parameter to avoid processing duplicates.
hope this helps! let me know if u need more info
I’ve actually been through this exact situation with a Telegram bot I developed last year. The key was to use the Telegram Bot API’s getUpdates method instead of relying on the ‘send a message and wait for response’ action.
For my implementation, I set up long polling to continuously check for new messages. I also used the ‘offset’ parameter with getUpdates so the bot wouldn’t process the same message twice, and then I implemented a custom message handler to process incoming queries and dispatch appropriate responses.
After some trial and error, the bot finally allowed users to interact directly in the chat without triggering any redirects. Make sure to integrate error handling and rate limiting to stay within Telegram’s API constraints. This approach might also offer some built-in methods if you’re working with a specific framework.
Having worked on several Telegram bots, I can suggest using the Telegram Bot API’s webhooks instead of polling. Set up a webhook endpoint on your server to receive real-time updates. This allows your bot to process messages as they come in, enabling direct chat interactions.
Implement a message handler that processes incoming updates and triggers appropriate responses. You’ll need to parse the update object to extract user messages and context. Remember to implement proper error handling and security measures.
For a smoother user experience, consider adding command suggestions or a custom keyboard. This can guide users on how to interact with your bot effectively. Lastly, ensure your bot responds promptly to maintain engagement. Good luck with your project!