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Better Telegram MCP
CommunityMCP server by n24q02m · updated · ★ 11
Telegram for AI agents: messages, chats, media, and contacts in bot and user-account modes. Better Telegram MCP is a community project by n24q02m, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 11 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
TELEGRAM_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Telegram bot token from @BotFather (for bot mode) |
TELEGRAM_Environment variable | Optional | Telegram API ID from my.telegram.org (for user mode) |
TELEGRAM_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Telegram API hash from my.telegram.org (for user mode) |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install Better Telegram MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add better-telegram-mcp -- uvx better-telegram-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"better-telegram-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"better-telegram-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"better-telegram-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"better-telegram-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"better-telegram-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"better-telegram-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add better-telegram-mcp -- uvx better-telegram-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"better-telegram-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"better-telegram-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install Better Telegram MCP in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add better-telegram-mcp uvx better-telegram-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the better-telegram-mcp block.
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Better Telegram MCP: common questions
How do I install Better Telegram MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add better-telegram-mcp -- uvx better-telegram-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Better Telegram MCP the official server?
Better Telegram MCP is a community project by n24q02m, not verified by a company domain.
Is Better Telegram MCP free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Better Telegram MCP safe to use?
It scores 61 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Better Telegram MCP?
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Does Better Telegram MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.