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Telegram

Connect Telegram to send messages through a bot and optionally use Telegram as a chat interface to control Wovly.

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Capabilities

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As Integration

  • Send messages - Send messages through your Telegram bot
  • Get updates - Receive messages sent to your bot

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As Chat Interface

  • Remote control - Chat with Wovly via Telegram from your phone
  • Full access - Same capabilities as desktop chat
  • Mobile notifications - Get responses on your phone

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Setup

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Step 1: Create a Telegram Bot

  1. Open Telegram and message @BotFather
  2. Send /newbot
  3. Follow prompts to name your bot
  4. Copy the Bot Token you receive

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Step 2: Connect in Wovly

  1. Go to Integrations in Wovly
  2. Click Setup on Telegram
  3. Paste your Bot Token
  4. Click Connect

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Step 3: Test the Connection

Click Test to verify the bot is working.

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Using as Chat Interface

To use Telegram to chat with Wovly remotely:
  1. Go to Interfaces in Wovly
  2. Find Telegram section
  3. Click Connect
  4. Wovly will start listening for messages to your bot
Now you can message your bot on Telegram and Wovly will respond! 
You (Telegram): What meetings do I have tomorrow?

Wovly (Telegram): You have 2 meetings tomorrow:
- 10:00 AM: Product Review
- 3:00 PM: 1:1 with Manager

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Usage as Integration

Use Telegram to send messages to others: 
"Send a Telegram message to @username about the project"

"Message the team channel on Telegram"
Bot-sent messages will appear as from your bot, not your personal account. Recipients need to have started a conversation with your bot.

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How It Works

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Integration Mode

Wovly sends messages using the Telegram Bot API.

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Chat Interface Mode

Wovly uses long-polling to check for messages to your bot. When you message the bot, Wovly processes it and replies.

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Security

  • Bot token stored locally in settings.json
  • Messages go through Telegram’s servers
  • Chat interface can be disabled anytime

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Troubleshooting

Ensure the bot token is correct. Try regenerating the token via @BotFather.
Users must message your bot first to start a conversation. Bots can’t initiate DMs.
Check that Telegram is connected in both Integrations AND Interfaces pages.