Telegram Integration

Add Telegram Integration

Telegram integration configuration

Get reading notifications sent directly to your Telegram chat. Set up your own bot and receive updates wherever you are.

Setting up Telegram Integration

  1. Create a Telegram Bot

    Open Telegram and search for BotFather. Send /newbot and follow the instructions to create your bot. Save the API token you receive.

  2. Get Your Chat ID

    Start a conversation with your new bot, then use userinfobot or similar to get your chat ID.

  3. Configure in App

    Go to Settings > Integrations in Book Reading Habit and enter your bot token and chat ID.

Configuration

Configure your Telegram bot with the following settings:

Bot Token

The API token you received from BotFather when creating your bot

Chat ID

Your Telegram chat ID. Use the "Find Chats" button after messaging your bot to discover it.

Options

Customize how notifications are sent to Telegram:

Include Book Covers

Include book cover images in notifications when available

Silent Notifications

Send notifications without playing a sound on your device

Available Events

Choose which reading events should be sent to Telegram:

Books

5/5

Events related to adding, updating, or completing books

Reading Sessions

4/4

Events for starting and completing reading sessions

Shelves

5/5

Events for creating, updating, or deleting shelves

Goals & Achievements

2/2

Events for achieving reading goals and milestones

Finding Your Chat ID

After creating your bot with BotFather, send any message to your bot. Then tap the "Find Chats" button in the app to automatically discover your chat ID.