telegram-mcp
Telegram MCP server powered by Telethon to let MCP clients read chats, manage groups, and send/modify messages, media, contacts, and settings.
- 1.9k stars
- 475 forks
- 41 open issues
- Language: Python
- License: Apache-2.0
- updated
Install
local · uvx (python)claude mcp add telegram-mcp -- uvx telegram-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"telegram-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["telegram-mcp"]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"telegram-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["telegram-mcp"]
}
}
}- Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
- Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
- Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
Package name inferred from the repository name. Verify it exists on PyPI, or clone https://github.com/chigwell/telegram-mcp and follow its README.
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What people ask about telegram-mcp
What is chigwell/telegram-mcp?
chigwell/telegram-mcp is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. Telegram MCP server powered by Telethon to let MCP clients read chats, manage groups, and send/modify messages, media, contacts, and settings. It has 1.9k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-21.
How do I install telegram-mcp?
You can install telegram-mcp by cloning the repository (https://github.com/chigwell/telegram-mcp) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is chigwell/telegram-mcp safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed chigwell/telegram-mcp and assigned a Trust Score of 100/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains chigwell/telegram-mcp?
chigwell/telegram-mcp is maintained by chigwell. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-21, with 41 open issues.
Are there alternatives to telegram-mcp?
Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.