Telegram Bot Broadcast Configuration Guide

Telegram offers an open, robust bot ecosystem. Connecting a Telegram Bot to DuRT enables you to receive meeting summaries and transcripts directly in private chats, group conversations, or broadcast channels.

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Key Features

• Multi-Device Instant Sync: View notes and action items across all your desktop, mobile, and web Telegram sessions.
• MarkdownV2 Layout: Clean rendering of bold headers, quote blocks, and lists.
• Supports Groups & Channels: Set Chat ID to broadcast to teams or keep private notes.

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Step 1: Create a Bot via @BotFather

1. In Telegram, start a conversation with @BotFather.
2. Send /newbot and follow the prompts to choose a name and username (ending in bot).
3. Copy the HTTP API Token provided by BotFather.
4. Start a chat with your new bot and click Start.

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Step 2: Get Your Chat ID

• Private Chat: Message @userinfobot on Telegram to find your numerical ID (e.g. 123456789).
• Group/Channel: Add your bot to the group, send a message, and check https://api.telegram.org/bot<TOKEN>/getUpdates for the negative chat ID (e.g. -100xxxxxxxxxx).

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Step 3: Configure DuRT

1. Open DuRT -> Settings -> Integrations & Delivery.
2. Click + Add Account -> Telegram.
3. Fill in:
   • Account Name: e.g. My Telegram Notes.
   • Bot Token: Paste the BotFather token.
   • Target Chat ID: Paste the numerical chat ID.
4. Click Save.