Telegram is currently one of the fastest growing messaging applications worldwide. In addition to the many innovative features, one of the distinctive elements that contributed to its popularity is the presence of bots. Below is a selection of bots available on Telegram.
What is a Telegram bot? A Telegram bot is a program that offers automated features and can be integrated into chats, channels or groups of the app. It can be created through the official Telegram tool, called Botfather, or through the Telegram API, which provides more advanced options for developers.
Botfather (@botfather) – Creation of bot
The Botfather is the official bot of Telegram for the creation of other bots. It allows you to customize the functions according to your needs and is the starting point for most bots available on the platform. It allows you to manage permissions, set descriptions and configure custom commands.
Skeddy (@SkeddyBot) – Automated reminder
Skeddy is a bot that allows you to set reminders quickly and easily. Just write a message with the desired date and time and the bot will send a notification at the time established. It also supports recurring reminders and can be used for appointments, deadlines or daily tasks.
IFTTT (@IFTTT) – Connection with other services
IFTTT (If This Then That) allows you to connect Telegram with over 360 external services, such as Instagram and Twitter, and create custom automations. For example, you can set the bot to automatically publish updates from social media in a Telegram group. In addition, it can send notifications to specific events, such as weather changes or price updates on monitored products.
Gamee (@gamee) – Interactive Games
Gamee is a bot that allows you to play directly on Telegram, both in solitary and challenging friends, with the possibility to compare scores. It offers a wide range of arcade games, puzzles and strategy, making the chat experience more dynamic and fun.
DropMail.me (@DropMailBot) – Temporarily Email
DropMail generates disposable email addresses, ideal to avoid spam and protect privacy. The addresses created remain active for a short period, sufficient to receive confirmation or activation emails. This bot is particularly useful to register for online services without providing its main email address.
Telegram for Zoom (@zoombot) – Access to Zoom without app
This bot allows you to start and participate in Zoom meetings directly on Telegram, without installing the app, a useful option for those who want to save space on the device. Just enter the meeting ID and the bot will provide the direct link to participate.
AirTrack (@airtrack bot) – Search and monitoring flights
AirTrack allows you to search for flights and monitor prices directly on Telegram. By entering departure airport, destination and date, the bot provides the best offers available, sending notifications in case of price reductions. In addition, it allows you to set alerts for specific routes and receive automatic updates on rates.
Movie Tracker Bot (@movieS4Bot) – Movie information
Connected to the IMDB database, Movie Tracker Bot quickly provides information about movies, actors and reviews by simply typing the name of the movie you want. In addition to ratings, it can suggest similar titles and show official trailers.
File to bot (@filetobot) – Free cloud storage
File to bot offers a cloud storage space to save and organize files, generate QR codes and share them easily on social media. Supports different file formats and allows access to documents stored by any device connected to Telegram.
On this day Bot (@eventsofthedaybot) – Daily historical events
This bot sends every day a notification with information about historical events occurring on the same date in the past, providing suggestions of conversation or ideas for content. You can also request information about a specific date and deepen the most relevant occasions.
