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Telegram MCP server

overpod/mcp-telegram

Telegram via MTProto: read chats, search messages, download media and manage contacts, with QR code login.

Install Telegram in Claude Code

This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:

Claude Code
claude mcp add overpod-telegram -- <command to start the server>

Frequently asked questions

What does the Telegram MCP server do?

Telegram via MTProto: read chats, search messages, download media and manage contacts, with QR code login.

Is the Telegram 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 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 to Claude Code?

Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/overpod/mcp-telegram, then register it with "claude mcp add".

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