Claude Telegram Buddy FAQs

Question 1

Does my Claude Code session context get lost when I use this tool?

Accepted Answer

No, your original terminal session remains persistent. When you '/telegram-buddy:undock', you return to the exact state you left it, with all scrollback history and context fully preserved.

Question 2

Is it possible to revert to the terminal session instantly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can instantly undock and return to your original terminal session by simply typing `/telegram-buddy:undock`. Your session will resume exactly where you left off, with all context intact.

Question 3

What is required for the initial setup of Claude Telegram Buddy?

Accepted Answer

After installing the plugin, you'll need two things from Telegram: a Bot Token (obtained from @BotFather) and your User ID (from @userinfobot). These secure the connection between your Claude Code session and your Telegram account.

Question 4

How can I use it to manage my Claude Code session remotely?

Accepted Answer

You can choose to '/telegram-buddy:dock-approvals' for brief absences to handle permission prompts, or '/telegram-buddy:dock-chat' to route the entire conversation to Telegram for extended remote interaction.

Question 5

What is Claude Telegram Buddy and how is it different from a Telegram chatbot?

Accepted Answer

Claude Telegram Buddy is a Claude Code plugin that extends your *active* terminal session to your phone via Telegram. It's not a standalone chatbot; it's a temporary remote control for your persistent terminal session, ensuring full context preservation.

Claude Telegram Buddy

Claude Telegram Buddy

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