Telegram AI Chatbot
Live in 3 Minutes
Add a GPT-4 or Claude-powered AI agent to any Telegram channel, group, or bot. Answers customer questions 24/7. No coding required.
2,000 messages free · No credit card · 3-minute setup
Any AI model
GPT-4o, Claude 3, Gemini, Mistral, and 50+ models via OpenRouter. Use your own API keys.
24/7 responses
Your Telegram bot replies instantly at any hour — even when your team is offline.
Multilingual
The AI responds in the customer's language automatically. No extra configuration needed.
Knowledge base
Upload your FAQs, docs, and product info. The AI only answers based on your content.
Groups & channels
Works in Telegram groups, channels, and 1-on-1 chats. Configure mention-only mode.
Manager dashboard
View all Telegram conversations, track unanswered questions, and get daily digest emails.
How to Add AI to Telegram
Step-by-step setup — takes about 5 minutes.
Create a Telegram bot via @BotFather
Open Telegram and search for @BotFather. Send /newbot, choose a display name and a username (must end in 'bot'). BotFather gives you a token — copy it.
# Example token format 5678901234:AAFxxx_your_bot_token_here
Sign up for OpenHelix AI
Create your free account at openhelixai.com. The free plan includes 2,000 messages per month — enough to get started.
Connect your AI model
In your instance dashboard, go to Credentials and add your OpenAI or Anthropic API key. Or use OpenRouter to access 50+ models from one key.
# Add to Credentials tab OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-... # or ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-...
Write your system prompt
In the Configuration tab, write a system prompt that defines your agent's role, tone, and knowledge. Example: 'You are a support agent for Acme Corp. Help customers with orders, returns, and product questions.'
Paste your bot token and go live
Go to Deploy → Telegram. Paste your bot token and click Connect. Your AI agent is now live — test it by messaging your bot in Telegram.
What Businesses Use It For
Common use cases for AI on Telegram.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Telegram bot work in groups?
Yes. Add the bot to any Telegram group or channel. You can configure it to respond only when mentioned (@botname) or to reply to all messages.
Which AI models can I use for the Telegram bot?
Any model supported by OpenAI, Anthropic, or OpenRouter — including GPT-4o, GPT-4 Turbo, Claude 3 Opus, Claude 3 Sonnet, Gemini, Mistral, and 50+ others.
Can I train the bot on my own data?
Yes. Upload documents, FAQs, or product information to the knowledge base. The AI agent answers questions based on your content.
Is it free to add AI to Telegram?
OpenHelix is free to start with 2,000 messages/month. You also need an AI API key (OpenAI starts at $0.002/1K tokens — typically $1–5/month for a small business).
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Free plan · 2,000 messages · GPT-4 or Claude · 3-minute setup
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