How do I find the correct User ID for sending a Direct Message?

You can use the companion 'telegram-list' skill to view your recent DMs and retrieve the corresponding User IDs.

Does this skill support Telegram groups with topics?

Yes, you can target specific forum topics within a group by using the --topic flag alongside the group ID.

Is there protection against spamming or accidental floods?

The skill includes built-in rate-limiting logic that notifies you of wait times if too many messages are sent in a short period.

How do I ensure Claude speaks in my preferred voice?

The skill automatically loads your configured persona status to ensure all messages match your specified voice, style, and signature.

Can Claude send messages without asking for confirmation?

Yes, you can use the --confirm flag to bypass the interactive prompt, which is ideal for automated scripts and workflows.

Telegram Messenger

Name: Telegram Messenger
Author: lycfyi

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Sends messages, replies, and direct messages to Telegram groups and contacts directly from the Claude terminal.

About

The Telegram Messenger skill empowers Claude to act as a communication bridge, allowing it to post updates, reply to threads, and send direct messages on Telegram while maintaining a consistent persona. It includes robust safety features like mandatory confirmation prompts to prevent accidental posts and supports complex Telegram features such as forum topics, message threading, and direct message routing.

Key Features

Mandatory confirmation prompts to prevent accidental messaging
3 GitHub stars
Built-in rate-limiting protection and error handling
Multi-target messaging for Groups, DMs, and Forum Topics
Support for replying to specific message IDs in threads
Persona-aware message composition for consistent brand voice

Use Cases

Automated status updates and deployment notifications to dev groups
Managing community engagement and replies via a terminal interface
Integrating AI-generated insights into Telegram-based team workflows

About

Key Features

Mandatory confirmation prompts to prevent accidental messaging
3 GitHub stars
Built-in rate-limiting protection and error handling
Multi-target messaging for Groups, DMs, and Forum Topics
Support for replying to specific message IDs in threads
Persona-aware message composition for consistent brand voice

Use Cases

Automated status updates and deployment notifications to dev groups
Managing community engagement and replies via a terminal interface
Integrating AI-generated insights into Telegram-based team workflows