Telegram Bot MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Telegram Bot in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add daedalus-telegram-bot -- uvx mcp-telegram-bot

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "daedalus-telegram-bot": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-telegram-bot"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Telegram Bot MCP server do?

MCP server that exposes a Telegram bot

Is the Telegram Bot MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Telegram Bot run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Telegram Bot to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add daedalus-telegram-bot -- uvx mcp-telegram-bot

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