Telegram Integration

Connect via Telegram for cross-platform messaging with your assistant

Telegram provides a powerful, cross-platform way to communicate with your Hyperaide assistant. Available on all devices with advanced features like inline commands and rich media support.

Why Use Telegram?

Cross-Platform

Available on desktop, mobile, and web with perfect sync

Fast & Reliable

Cloud-based infrastructure for instant message delivery

Rich Features

Inline keyboards, commands, and bot capabilities

Privacy Focused

Strong encryption and privacy controls

Setting Up Telegram

1. Open Web App

   Navigate to Settings → Integrations in Hyperaide

2. Select Telegram

   Find and click the Telegram integration card

3. Start Chat

   Click Connect to Telegram - this opens a Telegram chat with your assistant bot

4. Send /start

   Send /start in the Telegram chat to activate your assistant

5. Confirm Connection

   Your assistant sends a welcome message confirming the connection

Add your assistant bot to your Telegram favorites for quick access from any device.

Using Telegram Commands

Telegram supports special bot commands for quick actions:

Basic Commands

/start - Activate your assistant
/help - Show available commands
/today - Show today's tasks and schedule
/tomorrow - Show tomorrow's agenda
/tasks - List all active tasks
/done - Mark the last mentioned task complete

You can also use natural language without commands—your assistant understands both styles!

Telegram-Specific Features

Inline Keyboards

Your assistant can show interactive buttons for quick actions:

You: "Show my tasks"
Assistant: [Displays tasks with buttons]
• ✅ Complete
• ⏰ Snooze
• ✏️ Edit
• 🗑️ Delete

Tap buttons instead of typing commands.

Rich Formatting

Telegram supports advanced text formatting:

• Bold for emphasis
• Italic for secondary info
• Code for technical content
• Links for references
• • Bullet lists
• Numbered lists
• Blockquotes for notes

File Sharing

Share any file type with your assistant:

• Documents (PDF, DOCX, etc.)
• Images and screenshots
• Voice messages
• Videos
• Spreadsheets

Your assistant can extract text, summarize content, and save references.

Voice Messages

Send voice notes for hands-free interaction:

1. Tap and hold the microphone
2. Speak your message
3. Release to send
4. Your assistant transcribes and responds

Voice messages work even on desktop Telegram!

Cross-Platform Benefits

Desktop

Telegram Desktop

• Full keyboard shortcuts
• Multi-window support
• Fast typing for complex requests
• Easy copy-paste from other apps
• Screen sharing (for troubleshooting)

Perfect for deep work sessions.

Automation & Bots

Scheduled Messages

Your assistant can send scheduled updates via Telegram:

Future Action: "Every morning at 7am, 
send my daily agenda to Telegram"

Proactive notifications wherever you are.

Custom Commands

Create personal shortcuts:

You: "When I say /standup, show today's tasks and yesterday's completions"
Assistant: "✓ Custom command /standup created"

Later:
You: "/standup"
Assistant: [Shows formatted standup info]

Group Integration

Add your assistant to Telegram groups:

• Team coordination
• Shared task management
• Meeting notes capture
• Group reminders

Your assistant works in personal and group chats!

Privacy & Security

Encryption

• All Telegram messages use cloud encryption
• Optional secret chats with end-to-end encryption
• Hyperaide processes messages securely
• Messages never shared with third parties

Bot Permissions

Your assistant bot can:

• Read messages you send
• Send messages back to you
• Access files you share

Your assistant bot cannot:

• See other Telegram chats
• Contact other users
• Access your Telegram account

Data Storage

• Message history stored for context
• Files temporarily cached during processing
• Voice notes transcribed then audio deleted
• You can delete your data anytime

Telegram vs WhatsApp

Feature	Telegram	WhatsApp
Cross-platform	✅ Excellent (all platforms)	⚠️ Good (limited desktop)
Bot commands	✅ Native support	❌ Not supported
File size limit	✅ 2GB	⚠️ 100MB
Voice on desktop	✅ Yes	❌ No
Inline keyboards	✅ Yes	❌ Limited
Popularity	⚠️ Popular globally	✅ Most popular

Troubleshooting

Bot Not Responding

Solutions:

1. Send /start to reactivate
2. Check integration status in web app
3. Try sending from a different device
4. Reconnect the integration

Commands Not Working

Solutions:

1. Ensure commands start with /
2. Check spelling (commands are case-sensitive)
3. Try the natural language equivalent
4. Send /help to see available commands

Voice Notes Not Transcribing

Solutions:

1. Ensure voice note is clear
2. Check language settings match your speech
3. Try shorter voice notes (under 2 minutes)
4. Send as text if transcription fails repeatedly

Tips & Best Practices

Use Commands for Speed

Commands like /today and /tasks are faster than typing full requests

Desktop for Complex Work

Use Telegram Desktop for detailed conversations and copy-pasting data

Mobile for Quick Capture

Use Telegram mobile for voice notes and photos on the go

Pin Important Chats

Pin your assistant bot for instant access in Telegram

Customize Notifications

Set custom notification sounds for your assistant to distinguish from other chats

Use Inline Buttons

Tap interactive buttons instead of typing—faster and more accurate

Telegram is perfect if you want a feature-rich, cross-platform experience with your assistant. It’s especially powerful for power users who want commands, automation, and desktop integration.