Building a Complete Telegram Bot with N8n

Telegram bots are one of the most popular automation targets with N8n. Let's build a complete bot from scratch.

Setting Up the Bot

First, create a bot with @BotFather and get your token. Then set up an N8n webhook to receive updates.

Handling Commands

Use a Switch node to route different commands (/start, /help, /status) to their respective handlers.

Inline Keyboards & Callbacks

Add interactive buttons and handle callback queries for a rich user experience.

File Handling

Receive files from users, process them, and send files back.

Database Integration

Store user data, conversation state, and analytics in PostgreSQL.

Deployment

Deploy your bot on a VPS with Docker for 24/7 uptime.