Telegram
Telegram
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Telegram as part of getting started with Hermes correctly. You will learn what it does, when it matters, and the smallest safe test that proves it works.
If you are new, do not memorize names. Focus on three questions: what problem does this solve, what access does it need, and how can you verify the result?
For practice, inspect the first example, identify its effects, run it on test data, and compare the result with the source claim.
For advanced readers, inspect Step 1: Create a Bot via BotFather, Step 2: Customize Your Bot (Optional), Online/Offline status indicator (Optional), then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
No prior experience is required; follow the steps on a safe test setup first.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Telegram without assumed prior knowledge.
- Separate the source description from what still needs testing in your environment.
- Read the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Set up Hermes Agent as a Telegram bot
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Step 1: Create a Bot via BotFather
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Step 2: Customize Your Bot (Optional)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Online/Offline status indicator (Optional)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Command menu priority and cap (Optional)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Step 3: Privacy Mode (Critical for Groups)
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06How to disable privacy mode
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07Observe group chatter without auto-replying
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Step 4: Find Your User ID
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09Step 5: Configure Hermes
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Option A: Interactive Setup (Recommended)
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
123456789:ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrSTUvwxYZhelp - Show help information
new - Start a new conversation
sethome - Set this chat as the home channelgateway:
platforms:
telegram:
extra:
status_indicator: true
# Optional custom strings (defaults: "Online" / "Offline"):
status_online: "🟢 Online"
status_offline: "🔴 Offline"Read the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Match every command to your installed Hermes version, review the files and accounts it can reach, and use non-sensitive data for the first test. If this explanation differs from the source, the official source wins.