Deploy a Telegram AI Assistant in 3 Minutes
Why Telegram is the Best Choice for AI
Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide, with over 900 million active users. Its open Bot API makes it the perfect platform for deploying AI assistants that you can interact with from anywhere β your phone, desktop, or web browser.
Key Advantage
Telegram bots don't cost anything to create and offer advanced features like inline buttons and file handling out of the box.
What You'll Get
By the end of this guide, you'll have a fully functional AI assistant running on Telegram. It can:
- Answer questions and hold natural, human-like conversations
- Remember your preferences across different sessions
- Browse the web to give you real-time information
- Execute shell commands or Python code on your command
Step-by-Step Deployment
Step 1: Create Your ClawCore Account
Head to clawcore.org and click "Get Started". Sign in with your Google account in seconds. No forms, no waiting.
Step 2: Choose Your Plan
Pick the standard plan. Use code CLAWCORE30 to get your first month for only $30. Your AI assistant will be ready in about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Connect Telegram via BotFather
- Open @BotFather on Telegram and send
/newbot. - Follow the prompts to name your bot and get your API Token.
- In your ClawCore dashboard, find the Telegram card and click Connect.
- Paste your token and save.
Choosing Your AI Model
ClawCore includes Gemini 3 Flash for free. If you're a power user, you can bring your own key (BYOK) for Claude 3.7 or GPT-4.1. All keys are AES-256 encrypted for your safety.
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