Telegram Archive MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Telegram Archive in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add telegram-archive -e TELEGRAM_ARCHIVE_URL=... -- npx -y telegram-archive-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "telegram-archive": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "telegram-archive-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TELEGRAM_ARCHIVE_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add telegram-archive -e TELEGRAM_ARCHIVE_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e TELEGRAM_ARCHIVE_URL drumsergio/telegram-archive-mcp:v0.4.1

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "telegram-archive": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "TELEGRAM_ARCHIVE_URL",
        "drumsergio/telegram-archive-mcp:v0.4.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TELEGRAM_ARCHIVE_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Telegram Archive MCP server do?

Search and browse Telegram chat history stored in Telegram Archive: list chats, retrieve messages and run full-text search.

Is the Telegram Archive MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Telegram Archive 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 Archive to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add telegram-archive -e TELEGRAM_ARCHIVE_URL=... -- npx -y telegram-archive-mcp

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