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shashashamti2008
shashashamti2008

Reputation: 2327

Create/Delete Telegram Bot Commands Using Python

Is it possible to create/delete a new command for Telegram Bot using python? I know that BotFather can create commands using /setcommands but I am trying to see if I can automate creating a list of commands using Python. I am using pyTelegramBotAPI to interact with the bot.

For example, can I batch process the following command creation without typing them in the Telegram Mobile or Desktop App?

command1 - Description for command 1
command2 - Description for command 2
command3 - Description for command 3

I would like to help the user with available commands and as soon as they type / I'd like Telegram to automatically show them /command1, /command2, /command3.

I tried the following but it does not seem to be working. None of the commands will show up after typing / in the app.

import telebot
tb = telebot.TeleBot(TELEGRAM_TOKEN)
tb.set_my_commands('command1')
tb.set_my_commands('command2')
tb.set_my_commands('command3')

Lastly, does Telegram allow to delete a command using Python?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 4040

Answers (1)

Stepan Starov
Stepan Starov

Reputation: 106

Everything is pretty easy, although there is no guide for it.

import telebot


tb = telebot.TeleBot(TELEGRAM_TOKEN)

tb.set_my_commands([
    telebot.types.BotCommand("/start", "main menu"),
    telebot.types.BotCommand("/help", "print usage")
])

So I suggest there is no need to delete commands, as they overwrite each time set_my_commands run.

Upvotes: 5

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