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 mcp add telegram -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the Telegram MCP server do?
Telegram API integration: access user data, manage dialogs (chats, channels, groups), retrieve messages and handle read status.
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/chaindead/telegram-mcp, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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