Building AI-powered Telegram Bot in Less Than 2 Hours | ChatGPT + NodeJS + TypeScript
I always thought creating Telegram bots was like dealing with a black box full of complex knowledge you had to master first. But in reality, it’s no harder than setting up a basic Node.js server with Express.
When I created my first Telegram bot, I was surprised by the simplicity of its API.
There are about 10 core API features you need to learn, and from there, it’s up to you to teach the bot and make it operate the way you want ❤️.
💡 Here you can find a full project so do not hesitate to refer to it anytime you need (or fork it).
After initializing the main file, everything else is purely in the world of TypeScript and Node.js. If you’re familiar with the basics of these two, you’ll definitely be able to set up your own bot.
This guide will walk you through creating a Telegram bot using TypeScript and Node.js. As a special bonus, we’ll also introduce ChatGPT integration to automate tasks and add some fun, all in less than two hours. Let’s dive in!
Prerequisites
Before we start, ensure you have the following:
- A Telegram Account: Needed to create and test your bot.
- Node.js and npm…
