Using PHP to Transmit Audio and Text with a Telegram Bot

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1

My PHP Telegram bot currently returns text responses. How can I update it to send an audio file selectively? See revised sample code below:

<?php
require 'MyBot.php';
$botInstance = new MyBot('exampleToken');
$payload = json_decode(file_get_contents('php://input'), true);
$chatId = $payload['message']['chat']['id'];
$userInput = $payload['message']['text'];
if($userInput === 'Hello') {
    $botInstance->dispatchSound(['chat_id' => $chatId, 'file' => 'clipAudio.mp3']);
}
echo $botInstance->composeResponse($userInput);
?>
2

hey, try sendAudio directly instead of dispatchSound. check file path/permission issues, might help. i had a similar issue and fixing that solved it for me.

3

I recently implemented audio transmission in my Telegram bot using PHP and encountered a similar problem. Instead of relying solely on custom methods, I tested the standard sendAudio call to verify that the file upload was functioning. I confirmed that my file had the proper read permissions and was stored in a directory accessible by the web server. It was important to review the Telegram Bot API documentation regarding file formats and MIME types, as minor format discrepancies can prevent the audio from being delivered.

4

In my own experience, I fixed a comparable issue by ensuring that the multipart file data was properly structured in the HTTP request. I found that using native cURL for file uploads helped me identify any hidden misconfigurations in the parameter settings, which were not immediately obvious from the Telegram API documentation. It turned out to be a minor detail in how the file was being embedded in the request. Spending some time reviewing cURL’s error responses was key to resolving the problem.

5

hey, try cheking if server settings allow file uplads and confirm file permissions. use php error logs to diagnose if its a php.ini misconfigred setting. hope this helps

6

In my experience, modifying how the file is encapsulated in the request can prove beneficial. I encountered similar problems where using PHP’s cURLFile class instead of a simple file path resolved the issue. Ensuring that the file path and access permissions are correctly set is important, and I recommend verifying that the active directory is accessible. Additionally, confirm that the file format and encoding meet the API’s requirements. A minimal script using cURL with verbose logging can help pinpoint where the process diverges from expected behavior.