Better Telegram FAQs

Question 1

What is Better Telegram and its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Better Telegram is a production-grade Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for AI agents to interact with Telegram. It supports both Bot API for bots and MTProto for comprehensive user account access, making Telegram automation and management highly flexible.

Question 2

How does Better Telegram optimize interactions for AI agents?

Accepted Answer

It features six 'mega-tools' with action dispatch for streamlined interaction, significantly reducing token usage compared to numerous individual endpoints. It also provides rich tool annotations (`readOnlyHint`, `destructiveHint`) that empower AI agents to make smarter, more informed operational decisions.

Question 3

What's the difference between Bot API and User (MTProto) modes in Better Telegram?

Accepted Answer

Bot API mode enables AI agents to control Telegram bots using the official Bot API. User (MTProto) mode offers full access to a user's personal Telegram account, allowing for advanced actions like message search, history browsing, contact management, and group creation, mimicking a full user experience.

Question 4

Is it safe to use Better Telegram with my personal Telegram account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Better Telegram prioritizes security by generating a session file with strict `600` permissions (owner-only). While this file grants full account access, it requires careful protection. Authentication processes, including OTP via the Telegram app and optional 2FA password support, are designed to be secure.

Question 5

Which AI development environments are compatible with Better Telegram?

Accepted Answer

Better Telegram is designed for compatibility with leading MCP clients such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and VS Code Copilot. It provides clear configuration examples for seamless integration across these popular AI development environments.

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