overpod/mcp-telegram

Overview

A TypeScript MCP server that connects Telegram to Claude AI, enabling message sending, media handling, reaction processing, poll management, and scheduled messaging. Built on GramJS/MTProto, it offers a hosted version at mcp-telegram.com with QR login and 30-second setup.

Best for

Best for
Developers integrating Telegram with Claude AI for automated messaging and interaction

Use cases

• Automate Telegram message replies and reactions via Claude
• Schedule and send Telegram messages or polls through AI
• Process incoming Telegram media and messages with Claude

How to use

Install

npx @overpod/mcp-telegram

Tools exposed

• TELEGRAM_PROXY_IP
• TELEGRAM_PROXY_PORT
• TELEGRAM_PROXY_SOCKS_TYPE
• TELEGRAM_PROXY_SECRET
• TELEGRAM_PROXY_USERNAME
• TELEGRAM_PROXY_PASSWORD
• TELEGRAM_USE_WSS
• MCP_TELEGRAM_ENABLE_GROUP_CALLS
• MCP_TELEGRAM_ENABLE_STARS
• MCP_TELEGRAM_ENABLE_QUICK_REPLIES

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, ChatGPT

Notes

A TypeScript MCP server that connects Telegram to Claude AI, enabling message sending, media handling, reaction processing, poll management, and scheduled messaging. Built on GramJS/MTProto, it offers a hosted version at mcp-telegram.com with QR login and 30-second setup.

11 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-01. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Automate Telegram message replies and reactions via Claude
• Schedule and send Telegram messages or polls through AI
• Process incoming Telegram media and messages with Claude

Pros

• Quick hosted setup with QR login in under 30 seconds
• Supports a wide range of Telegram features including media, reactions, and polls
• Built on reliable GramJS/MTProto library

Cons

• Low GitHub stars (11) indicate early-stage or limited adoption
• Hosted version requires sharing Telegram credentials via QR login, raising privacy concerns
• Tied specifically to Claude AI, limiting use with other models

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