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NAME

Net::API::Telegram - Telegram Bot Interface

SYNOPSIS

        my $t = Net::API::Telegram->new(
                debug => $DEBUG,
                webhook => 1,
                ## This would contain a token property with the Telegram api token
                config_file => "./settings.json",
                ## Since we are testing, we want to process even old messages
                skip_past_messages => -86400,
                # use_ssl => 1,
                # ssl_cert => $ssl_certificate,
                # ssl_key => $ssl_key,
                external_ssl  => 1,
                external_path => 'tg',
                external_host => 'www.higotonofukuin.org',
                external_port => 443,
                logging => 1,
                log_file => $log_file,
                debug_log_file => $debug_log_file,
                error_handler => \&handleError,
        ) || die( Net::API::Telegram->error->message, "\n" );
        
        ## Declare some handlers
        $t->handler(
                message => \&processMessage,
        );
        $t->start || die( "Error starting: ", $t->error->message, "\n" );

VERSION

This is version 0.5

DESCRIPTION

Net::API::Telegram is a powerful and yet simple interface to Telegram Bot api.

Net::API::Telegram inherits from Module::Generic and all its module excepted for Net::API::Telegram::Generic and Net::API::Telegram::Number are aut generated base don Telegram api online documentation.

CORE METHODS

new( [ TOKEN ], %PARAMETERS )

This initiate a Net::API::Telegram object as an accessor to all the core methods and api methods.

It can take the following parameters:

browser

This is the name of the browser our http agent will take as identity when communicating with the Telegram api.

BY default, it looks like DEGUEST_Bot/0.1

conf_file

This is an optional configuration file in json format that contains properties. For example, it can contain the property token to avoid passing it as argument.

This takes a cookie file path. By default it is empty. The Telegram api does not send cookie, so it should not be needed.

debug

Defaults to 0 (false). Can be set to any digit. The higher, the more debug output.

encode_with_json

Can be true or false. Defaults to false.

If true, Net::API::Telegram will encode data in json format and send it to the server rather than using the url-encoded format.

host

This is the host to set up the webhook. It will be provided as part of the uri our HTTP::Daemon server listens to. The path is randomly generated to ensure some level of security.

port

This is the host to set up the webhook.

ssl_cert

Pass to the ssl certificate. This is used to run the ssl http server and to be sent to Telegram.

This parameter is necessary only under ssl with the use_ssl.

If the server is run on a host with certificate signed by a proper authority like Let's Encrypt, the certificate does not need to be sent to Telegram.

To create a ssl key and certificate, you can use the following command:

        openssl req -x509 -newkey rsa:4096 -keyout key.pem -out cert.pem -days 365 -nodes -subj "/C=JP/ST=Tokyo/L=Tokyo/O=Deguest Pte. Ltd./OU=Org/CN=www.example.jp"

Ref: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10175812/how-to-create-a-self-signed-certificate-with-openssl

ssl_key

Path to the ssl key. This is used to run the ssl http server.

This parameter is necessary only under ssl with the use_ssl.

timeout

The timeout in second when making http requests. It defaults to 5 seconds.

token

This is a required item. It can be provided either the first parameter of the new() method or as a hash parameter. Example:

        my $t = Net::API::Telegram->new( '123456:ABC-DEF1234ghIkl-zyx57W2v1u123ew11', debug => 3, webhook => 1 );
        
        ## or
        
        my $t = Net::API::Telegram->new( 'token' => '123456:ABC-DEF1234ghIkl-zyx57W2v1u123ew11', debug => 3, webhook => 1 );
use_ssl

Can be true or false. If true, the server launched to handle the webhook will run under ssl. Please note that Telegram only accepts webhooks that run under ssl.

verbose

Defaults to 0 (false).

webhook

Either true or false. If true, this will initiate the web token and automatically declare it to the Telegram server. It defaults to false.

agent()

It returns a LWP::UserAgent object which is used to make http calls to Telegram api.

api_uri()

This returns the uri of the api for our bot. It would be something like: https://api.telegram.org/bot123456:ABC-DEF1234ghIkl-zyx57W2v1u123ew11

data2json( JSON )

Given a json data this returns an equivalent structure in perl, so a hash reference.

debug( TRUE | FALSE )

Set or get the debug value, which is an integer. 0 deactivate debug mode and a number greater than 0 activates it. The greater the number, the more debug output.

error( ERROR )

Sets or get an error. When making calls to methods under this package and package children, if the return value is undef(), then it means an error has been set and can be retrieved with $t-error>

The error retrieved is a Net::API::Telegram::Error object that has the following properties:

type

This is the type of error, if any. It could be empty.

code

This is the error code using the http standard.

message

This is the error message.

file

The file from which the error came from.

line

The line at which the error was triggered.

package

The perl module name from which the error occurred.

sub

The subroutine that triggered the error.

trace

This is a Devel::StackTrace which can be stringified. This provides the full stack trace of the error.

retry_after

This is optional, and represents the number of seconds to wait until the next attempt. This is provided as a response by the Telegram api.

generate_uuid()

This will generate a new uuid using Data::UUID.

launch_daemon()

This will prepare a new http daemon to listen for the webhook

port( INTEGER )

This sets the port that will be used by HTTP::Daemon to listen for webhooks.

The only acceptable ports, as per Telegram Bot API documentation, are: 443, 80, 88, 8443.

It returns the current value set, if any.

Ref: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#setwebhook

query( { PARAMETERS } )

This takes an hash reference as parameters, and issues a http post request to Telegram api. If successful, it returns a hash reference of the data returned by Telegram api, otherwise it returns undef() upon an error.

start()

This will start processing requests received by the bot.

If the webhook option was set, this will start the http daemon, as prepared with the launch_daemon() method.

Otherwise, this will probe indefinitely, in a loop, the Telegram server using the api method getUpdates()

It will receive json data from Telegram in the form of a Net::API::Telegram::Update object.

Ref: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#update

verbose( [ TRUE | FALSE ] )

This sets or get the value of verbose.

webhook( [ TRUE | FALSE ] )

This sets the boolean flag for the option webhook. If set to true, this will call the launch_daemon() method. It will also create a randomly generated path which can be retrieved using the webhook_path method.

webhook_path()

Returns the webhook path randomly generated. If webhook has not been activated this will return an empty string.

API METHODS

answerCallbackQuery( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send answers to callback queries sent from inline keyboards. The answer will be displayed to the user as a notification at the top of the chat screen or as an alert. On success, True is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#answercallbackquery

This methods takes the following parameters:

cache_time

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

The maximum amount of time in seconds that the result of the callback query may be cached client-side. Telegram apps will support caching starting in version 3.14. Defaults to 0.

callback_query_id

This parameter type is String and is required.

Unique identifier for the query to be answered

show_alert

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

If true, an alert will be shown by the client instead of a notification at the top of the chat screen. Defaults to false.

text

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Text of the notification. If not specified, nothing will be shown to the user, 0-200 characters

url

This parameter type is String and is optional.

URL that will be opened by the user's client. If you have created a Game and accepted the conditions via @Botfather, specify the URL that opens your game – note that this will only work if the query comes from a callback_game button.Otherwise, you may use links like t.me/your_bot?start=XXXX that open your bot with a parameter.

answerInlineQuery( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send answers to an inline query. On success, True is returned.No more than 50 results per query are allowed.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#answerinlinequery

This methods takes the following parameters:

cache_time

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

The maximum amount of time in seconds that the result of the inline query may be cached on the server. Defaults to 300.

inline_query_id

This parameter type is String and is required.

Unique identifier for the answered query

is_personal

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if results may be cached on the server side only for the user that sent the query. By default, results may be returned to any user who sends the same query

next_offset

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Pass the offset that a client should send in the next query with the same text to receive more results. Pass an empty string if there are no more results or if you don‘t support pagination. Offset length can’t exceed 64 bytes.

results

This parameter type is an array of Net::API::Telegram::InlineQueryResult and is required. A JSON-serialized array of results for the inline query

switch_pm_parameter

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Deep-linking parameter for the /start message sent to the bot when user presses the switch button. 1-64 characters, only A-Z, a-z, 0-9, _ and - are allowed.Example: An inline bot that sends YouTube videos can ask the user to connect the bot to their YouTube account to adapt search results accordingly. To do this, it displays a ‘Connect your YouTube account’ button above the results, or even before showing any. The user presses the button, switches to a private chat with the bot and, in doing so, passes a start parameter that instructs the bot to return an oauth link. Once done, the bot can offer a switch_inline button so that the user can easily return to the chat where they wanted to use the bot's inline capabilities.

switch_pm_text

This parameter type is String and is optional.

If passed, clients will display a button with specified text that switches the user to a private chat with the bot and sends the bot a start message with the parameter switch_pm_parameter

answerPreCheckoutQuery( %PARAMETERS )

Once the user has confirmed their payment and shipping details, the Bot API sends the final confirmation in the form of an Update with the field pre_checkout_query. Use this method to respond to such pre-checkout queries. On success, True is returned. Note: The Bot API must receive an answer within 10 seconds after the pre-checkout query was sent.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#answerprecheckoutquery

This methods takes the following parameters:

error_message

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if ok is False. Error message in human readable form that explains the reason for failure to proceed with the checkout (e.g. "Sorry, somebody just bought the last of our amazing black T-shirts while you were busy filling out your payment details. Please choose a different color or garment!"). Telegram will display this message to the user.

ok

This parameter type is Boolean and is required.

Specify True if everything is alright (goods are available, etc.) and the bot is ready to proceed with the order. Use False if there are any problems.

pre_checkout_query_id

This parameter type is String and is required.

Unique identifier for the query to be answered

answerShippingQuery( %PARAMETERS )

If you sent an invoice requesting a shipping address and the parameter is_flexible was specified, the Bot API will send an Update with a shipping_query field to the bot. Use this method to reply to shipping queries. On success, True is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#answershippingquery

This methods takes the following parameters:

error_message

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if ok is False. Error message in human readable form that explains why it is impossible to complete the order (e.g. "Sorry, delivery to your desired address is unavailable'). Telegram will display this message to the user.

ok

This parameter type is Boolean and is required.

Specify True if delivery to the specified address is possible and False if there are any problems (for example, if delivery to the specified address is not possible)

shipping_options

This parameter type is an array of Net::API::Telegram::ShippingOption and is optional. Required if ok is True. A JSON-serialized array of available shipping options.

shipping_query_id

This parameter type is String and is required.

Unique identifier for the query to be answered

createNewStickerSet( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to create new sticker set owned by a user. The bot will be able to edit the created sticker set. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#createnewstickerset

This methods takes the following parameters:

contains_masks

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if a set of mask stickers should be created

emojis

This parameter type is String and is required.

One or more emoji corresponding to the sticker

mask_position

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::MaskPosition and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for position where the mask should be placed on faces

name

This parameter type is String and is required.

Short name of sticker set, to be used in t.me/addstickers/ URLs (e.g., animals). Can contain only english letters, digits and underscores. Must begin with a letter, can't contain consecutive underscores and must end in “_by_<bot username>”. <bot_username> is case insensitive. 1-64 characters.

png_sticker

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is required. Png image with the sticker, must be up to 512 kilobytes in size, dimensions must not exceed 512px, and either width or height must be exactly 512px. Pass a file_id as a String to send a file that already exists on the Telegram servers, pass an HTTP URL as a String for Telegram to get a file from the Internet, or upload a new one using multipart/form-data. More info on Sending Files »

title

This parameter type is String and is required.

Sticker set title, 1-64 characters

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

User identifier of created sticker set owner

deleteChatPhoto( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to delete a chat photo. Photos can't be changed for private chats. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#deletechatphoto

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

deleteChatStickerSet( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to delete a group sticker set from a supergroup. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Use the field can_set_sticker_set optionally returned in getChat requests to check if the bot can use this method. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#deletechatstickerset

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target supergroup (in the format @supergroupusername)

deleteMessage( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to delete a message, including service messages, with the following limitations:- A message can only be deleted if it was sent less than 48 hours ago.- Bots can delete outgoing messages in private chats, groups, and supergroups.- Bots can delete incoming messages in private chats.- Bots granted can_post_messages permissions can delete outgoing messages in channels.- If the bot is an administrator of a group, it can delete any message there.- If the bot has can_delete_messages permission in a supergroup or a channel, it can delete any message there.Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#deletemessage

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Identifier of the message to delete

deleteStickerFromSet( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to delete a sticker from a set created by the bot. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#deletestickerfromset

This methods takes the following parameters:

sticker

This parameter type is String and is required.

File identifier of the sticker

deleteWebhook()

Use this method to remove webhook integration if you decide to switch back to getUpdates. Returns True on success. Requires no parameters.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#deletewebhook

This method does not take any parameter.

editMessageCaption( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to edit captions of messages. On success, if edited message is sent by the bot, the edited Message is returned, otherwise True is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#editmessagecaption

This methods takes the following parameters:

caption

This parameter type is String and is optional.

New caption of the message

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is optional. Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

inline_message_id

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if chat_id and message_id are not specified. Identifier of the inline message

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Identifier of the message to edit

parse_mode

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Send Markdown or HTML, if you want Telegram apps to show bold, italic, fixed-width text or inline URLs in the media caption.

reply_markup

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InlineKeyboardMarkup and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard.

editMessageLiveLocation( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to edit live location messages. A location can be edited until its live_period expires or editing is explicitly disabled by a call to stopMessageLiveLocation. On success, if the edited message was sent by the bot, the edited Message is returned, otherwise True is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#editmessagelivelocation

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is optional. Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

inline_message_id

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if chat_id and message_id are not specified. Identifier of the inline message

latitude

This parameter type is Float number and is required.

Latitude of new location

longitude

This parameter type is Float number and is required.

Longitude of new location

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Identifier of the message to edit

reply_markup

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InlineKeyboardMarkup and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for a new inline keyboard.

editMessageMedia( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to edit animation, audio, document, photo, or video messages. If a message is a part of a message album, then it can be edited only to a photo or a video. Otherwise, message type can be changed arbitrarily. When inline message is edited, new file can't be uploaded. Use previously uploaded file via its file_id or specify a URL. On success, if the edited message was sent by the bot, the edited Message is returned, otherwise True is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#editmessagemedia

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is optional. Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

inline_message_id

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if chat_id and message_id are not specified. Identifier of the inline message

media

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InputMedia and is required. A JSON-serialized object for a new media content of the message

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Identifier of the message to edit

reply_markup

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InlineKeyboardMarkup and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for a new inline keyboard.

editMessageReplyMarkup( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to edit only the reply markup of messages. On success, if edited message is sent by the bot, the edited Message is returned, otherwise True is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#editmessagereplymarkup

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is optional. Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

inline_message_id

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if chat_id and message_id are not specified. Identifier of the inline message

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Identifier of the message to edit

reply_markup

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InlineKeyboardMarkup and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard.

editMessageText( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to edit text and game messages. On success, if edited message is sent by the bot, the edited Message is returned, otherwise True is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#editmessagetext

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is optional. Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_web_page_preview

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Disables link previews for links in this message

inline_message_id

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if chat_id and message_id are not specified. Identifier of the inline message

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Identifier of the message to edit

parse_mode

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Send Markdown or HTML, if you want Telegram apps to show bold, italic, fixed-width text or inline URLs in your bot's message.

reply_markup

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InlineKeyboardMarkup and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard.

text

This parameter type is String and is required.

New text of the message

exportChatInviteLink( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to generate a new invite link for a chat; any previously generated link is revoked. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Returns the new invite link as String on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#exportchatinvitelink

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

forwardMessage( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to forward messages of any kind. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#forwardmessage

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

from_chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the chat where the original message was sent (or channel username in the format @channelusername)

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Message identifier in the chat specified in from_chat_id

getChat( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to get up to date information about the chat (current name of the user for one-on-one conversations, current username of a user, group or channel, etc.). Returns a Chat object on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getchat

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target supergroup or channel (in the format @channelusername)

getChatAdministrators( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to get a list of administrators in a chat. On success, returns an Array of ChatMember objects that contains information about all chat administrators except other bots. If the chat is a group or a supergroup and no administrators were appointed, only the creator will be returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getchatadministrators

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target supergroup or channel (in the format @channelusername)

getChatMember( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to get information about a member of a chat. Returns a ChatMember object on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getchatmember

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target supergroup or channel (in the format @channelusername)

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Unique identifier of the target user

getChatMembersCount( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to get the number of members in a chat. Returns Int on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getchatmemberscount

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target supergroup or channel (in the format @channelusername)

getFile( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to get basic info about a file and prepare it for downloading. For the moment, bots can download files of up to 20MB in size. On success, a File object is returned. The file can then be downloaded via the link https://api.telegram.org/file/bot<token>/<file_path>, where <file_path> is taken from the response. It is guaranteed that the link will be valid for at least 1 hour. When the link expires, a new one can be requested by calling getFile again.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getfile

This methods takes the following parameters:

file_id

This parameter type is String and is required.

File identifier to get info about

getGameHighScores( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to get data for high score tables. Will return the score of the specified user and several of his neighbors in a game. On success, returns an Array of GameHighScore objects.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getgamehighscores

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Unique identifier for the target chat

inline_message_id

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if chat_id and message_id are not specified. Identifier of the inline message

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Identifier of the sent message

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Target user id

getMe()

A simple method for testing your bot's auth token. Requires no parameters. Returns basic information about the bot in form of a User object.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getme

This method does not take any parameter.

getStickerSet( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to get a sticker set. On success, a StickerSet object is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getstickerset

This methods takes the following parameters:

name

This parameter type is String and is required.

Name of the sticker set

getUpdates( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to receive incoming updates using long polling (wiki). An Array of Update objects is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getupdates

This methods takes the following parameters:

allowed_updates

This parameter type is an array of and is optional. List the types of updates you want your bot to receive. For example, specify [“message”, “edited_channel_post”, “callback_query”] to only receive updates of these types. See Update for a complete list of available update types. Specify an empty list to receive all updates regardless of type (default). If not specified, the previous setting will be used.Please note that this parameter doesn't affect updates created before the call to the getUpdates, so unwanted updates may be received for a short period of time.

limit

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Limits the number of updates to be retrieved. Values between 1—100 are accepted. Defaults to 100.

offset

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Identifier of the first update to be returned. Must be greater by one than the highest among the identifiers of previously received updates. By default, updates starting with the earliest unconfirmed update are returned. An update is considered confirmed as soon as getUpdates is called with an offset higher than its update_id. The negative offset can be specified to retrieve updates starting from -offset update from the end of the updates queue. All previous updates will forgotten.

timeout

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Timeout in seconds for long polling. Defaults to 0, i.e. usual short polling. Should be positive, short polling should be used for testing purposes only.

getUserProfilePhotos( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to get a list of profile pictures for a user. Returns a UserProfilePhotos object.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getuserprofilephotos

This methods takes the following parameters:

limit

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Limits the number of photos to be retrieved. Values between 1—100 are accepted. Defaults to 100.

offset

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Sequential number of the first photo to be returned. By default, all photos are returned.

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Unique identifier of the target user

getWebhookInfo()

Use this method to get current webhook status. Requires no parameters. On success, returns a WebhookInfo object. If the bot is using getUpdates, will return an object with the url field empty.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#getwebhookinfo

This method does not take any parameter.

kickChatMember( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to kick a user from a group, a supergroup or a channel. In the case of supergroups and channels, the user will not be able to return to the group on their own using invite links, etc., unless unbanned first. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#kickchatmember

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target group or username of the target supergroup or channel (in the format @channelusername)

until_date

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Date when the user will be unbanned, unix time. If user is banned for more than 366 days or less than 30 seconds from the current time they are considered to be banned forever

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Unique identifier of the target user

leaveChat( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method for your bot to leave a group, supergroup or channel. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#leavechat

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target supergroup or channel (in the format @channelusername)

pinChatMessage( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to pin a message in a group, a supergroup, or a channel. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the ‘can_pin_messages’ admin right in the supergroup or ‘can_edit_messages’ admin right in the channel. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#pinchatmessage

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if it is not necessary to send a notification to all chat members about the new pinned message. Notifications are always disabled in channels.

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Identifier of a message to pin

promoteChatMember( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to promote or demote a user in a supergroup or a channel. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Pass False for all boolean parameters to demote a user. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#promotechatmember

This methods takes the following parameters:

can_change_info

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the administrator can change chat title, photo and other settings

can_delete_messages

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the administrator can delete messages of other users

can_edit_messages

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the administrator can edit messages of other users and can pin messages, channels only

can_invite_users

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the administrator can invite new users to the chat

can_pin_messages

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the administrator can pin messages, supergroups only

can_post_messages

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the administrator can create channel posts, channels only

can_promote_members

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the administrator can add new administrators with a subset of his own privileges or demote administrators that he has promoted, directly or indirectly (promoted by administrators that were appointed by him)

can_restrict_members

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the administrator can restrict, ban or unban chat members

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Unique identifier of the target user

restrictChatMember( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to restrict a user in a supergroup. The bot must be an administrator in the supergroup for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Pass True for all permissions to lift restrictions from a user. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#restrictchatmember

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target supergroup (in the format @supergroupusername)

permissions

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::ChatPermissions and is required. New user permissions

until_date

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Date when restrictions will be lifted for the user, unix time. If user is restricted for more than 366 days or less than 30 seconds from the current time, they are considered to be restricted forever

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Unique identifier of the target user

sendAnimation( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send animation files (GIF or H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video without sound). On success, the sent Message is returned. Bots can currently send animation files of up to 50 MB in size, this limit may be changed in the future.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendanimation

This methods takes the following parameters:

animation

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is required. Animation to send. Pass a file_id as String to send an animation that exists on the Telegram servers (recommended), pass an HTTP URL as a String for Telegram to get an animation from the Internet, or upload a new animation using multipart/form-data. More info on Sending Files »

caption

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Animation caption (may also be used when resending animation by file_id), 0-1024 characters

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

duration

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Duration of sent animation in seconds

height

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Animation height

parse_mode

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Send Markdown or HTML, if you want Telegram apps to show bold, italic, fixed-width text or inline URLs in the media caption.

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

thumb

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is optional. Thumbnail of the file sent; can be ignored if thumbnail generation for the file is supported server-side. The thumbnail should be in JPEG format and less than 200 kB in size. A thumbnail‘s width and height should not exceed 320. Ignored if the file is not uploaded using multipart/form-data. Thumbnails can’t be reused and can be only uploaded as a new file, so you can pass “attach://<file_attach_name>” if the thumbnail was uploaded using multipart/form-data under <file_attach_name>. More info on Sending Files »

width

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Animation width

sendAudio( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send audio files, if you want Telegram clients to display them in the music player. Your audio must be in the .MP3 or .M4A format. On success, the sent Message is returned. Bots can currently send audio files of up to 50 MB in size, this limit may be changed in the future.For sending voice messages, use the sendVoice method instead.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendaudio

This methods takes the following parameters:

audio

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is required. Audio file to send. Pass a file_id as String to send an audio file that exists on the Telegram servers (recommended), pass an HTTP URL as a String for Telegram to get an audio file from the Internet, or upload a new one using multipart/form-data. More info on Sending Files »

caption

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Audio caption, 0-1024 characters

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

duration

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Duration of the audio in seconds

parse_mode

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Send Markdown or HTML, if you want Telegram apps to show bold, italic, fixed-width text or inline URLs in the media caption.

performer

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Performer

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

thumb

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is optional. Thumbnail of the file sent; can be ignored if thumbnail generation for the file is supported server-side. The thumbnail should be in JPEG format and less than 200 kB in size. A thumbnail‘s width and height should not exceed 320. Ignored if the file is not uploaded using multipart/form-data. Thumbnails can’t be reused and can be only uploaded as a new file, so you can pass “attach://<file_attach_name>” if the thumbnail was uploaded using multipart/form-data under <file_attach_name>. More info on Sending Files »

title

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Track name

sendChatAction( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method when you need to tell the user that something is happening on the bot's side. The status is set for 5 seconds or less (when a message arrives from your bot, Telegram clients clear its typing status). Returns True on success.We only recommend using this method when a response from the bot will take a noticeable amount of time to arrive.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendchataction

This methods takes the following parameters:

action

This parameter type is String and is required.

Type of action to broadcast. Choose one, depending on what the user is about to receive: typing for text messages, upload_photo for photos, record_video or upload_video for videos, record_audio or upload_audio for audio files, upload_document for general files, find_location for location data, record_video_note or upload_video_note for video notes.

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

sendContact( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send phone contacts. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendcontact

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

first_name

This parameter type is String and is required.

Contact's first name

last_name

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Contact's last name

phone_number

This parameter type is String and is required.

Contact's phone number

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

vcard

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Additional data about the contact in the form of a vCard, 0-2048 bytes

sendDocument( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send general files. On success, the sent Message is returned. Bots can currently send files of any type of up to 50 MB in size, this limit may be changed in the future.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#senddocument

This methods takes the following parameters:

caption

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Document caption (may also be used when resending documents by file_id), 0-1024 characters

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

document

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is required. File to send. Pass a file_id as String to send a file that exists on the Telegram servers (recommended), pass an HTTP URL as a String for Telegram to get a file from the Internet, or upload a new one using multipart/form-data. More info on Sending Files »

parse_mode

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Send Markdown or HTML, if you want Telegram apps to show bold, italic, fixed-width text or inline URLs in the media caption.

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

thumb

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is optional. Thumbnail of the file sent; can be ignored if thumbnail generation for the file is supported server-side. The thumbnail should be in JPEG format and less than 200 kB in size. A thumbnail‘s width and height should not exceed 320. Ignored if the file is not uploaded using multipart/form-data. Thumbnails can’t be reused and can be only uploaded as a new file, so you can pass “attach://<file_attach_name>” if the thumbnail was uploaded using multipart/form-data under <file_attach_name>. More info on Sending Files »

sendGame( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send a game. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendgame

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Unique identifier for the target chat

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

game_short_name

This parameter type is String and is required.

Short name of the game, serves as the unique identifier for the game. Set up your games via Botfather.

reply_markup

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InlineKeyboardMarkup and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard. If empty, one ‘Play game_title’ button will be shown. If not empty, the first button must launch the game.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

sendInvoice( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send invoices. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendinvoice

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Unique identifier for the target private chat

currency

This parameter type is String and is required.

Three-letter ISO 4217 currency code, see more on currencies

description

This parameter type is String and is required.

Product description, 1-255 characters

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

is_flexible

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the final price depends on the shipping method

need_email

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if you require the user's email address to complete the order

need_name

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if you require the user's full name to complete the order

need_phone_number

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if you require the user's phone number to complete the order

need_shipping_address

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if you require the user's shipping address to complete the order

payload

This parameter type is String and is required.

Bot-defined invoice payload, 1-128 bytes. This will not be displayed to the user, use for your internal processes.

photo_height

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Photo height

photo_size

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Photo size

photo_url

This parameter type is String and is optional.

URL of the product photo for the invoice. Can be a photo of the goods or a marketing image for a service. People like it better when they see what they are paying for.

photo_width

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Photo width

prices

This parameter type is an array of Net::API::Telegram::LabeledPrice and is required. Price breakdown, a list of components (e.g. product price, tax, discount, delivery cost, delivery tax, bonus, etc.)

provider_data

This parameter type is String and is optional.

JSON-encoded data about the invoice, which will be shared with the payment provider. A detailed description of required fields should be provided by the payment provider.

provider_token

This parameter type is String and is required.

Payments provider token, obtained via Botfather

reply_markup

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InlineKeyboardMarkup and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard. If empty, one 'Pay total price' button will be shown. If not empty, the first button must be a Pay button.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

send_email_to_provider

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if user's email address should be sent to provider

send_phone_number_to_provider

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if user's phone number should be sent to provider

start_parameter

This parameter type is String and is required.

Unique deep-linking parameter that can be used to generate this invoice when used as a start parameter

title

This parameter type is String and is required.

Product name, 1-32 characters

sendLocation( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send point on the map. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendlocation

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

latitude

This parameter type is Float number and is required.

Latitude of the location

live_period

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Period in seconds for which the location will be updated (see Live Locations, should be between 60 and 86400.

longitude

This parameter type is Float number and is required.

Longitude of the location

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

sendMediaGroup( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send a group of photos or videos as an album. On success, an array of the sent Messages is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendmediagroup

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the messages silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

media

This parameter type is an array of Net::API::Telegram::InputMediaPhoto and Net::API::Telegram::InputMediaVideo and is required. A JSON-serialized array describing photos and videos to be sent, must include 2–10 items

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the messages are a reply, ID of the original message

sendMessage( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send text messages. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendmessage

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

disable_web_page_preview

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Disables link previews for links in this message

parse_mode

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Send Markdown or HTML, if you want Telegram apps to show bold, italic, fixed-width text or inline URLs in your bot's message.

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

text

This parameter type is String and is required.

Text of the message to be sent

sendPhoto( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send photos. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendphoto

This methods takes the following parameters:

caption

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Photo caption (may also be used when resending photos by file_id), 0-1024 characters

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

parse_mode

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Send Markdown or HTML, if you want Telegram apps to show bold, italic, fixed-width text or inline URLs in the media caption.

photo

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is required. Photo to send. Pass a file_id as String to send a photo that exists on the Telegram servers (recommended), pass an HTTP URL as a String for Telegram to get a photo from the Internet, or upload a new photo using multipart/form-data. More info on Sending Files »

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

sendPoll( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send a native poll. A native poll can't be sent to a private chat. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendpoll

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername). A native poll can't be sent to a private chat.

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

options

This parameter type is an array of and is required. List of answer options, 2-10 strings 1-100 characters each

question

This parameter type is String and is required.

Poll question, 1-255 characters

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

sendSticker( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send static .WEBP or animated .TGS stickers. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendsticker

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

sticker

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is required. Sticker to send. Pass a file_id as String to send a file that exists on the Telegram servers (recommended), pass an HTTP URL as a String for Telegram to get a .webp file from the Internet, or upload a new one using multipart/form-data. More info on Sending Files »

sendVenue( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send information about a venue. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendvenue

This methods takes the following parameters:

address

This parameter type is String and is required.

Address of the venue

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

foursquare_id

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Foursquare identifier of the venue

foursquare_type

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Foursquare type of the venue, if known. (For example, “arts_entertainment/default”, “arts_entertainment/aquarium” or “food/icecream”.)

latitude

This parameter type is Float number and is required.

Latitude of the venue

longitude

This parameter type is Float number and is required.

Longitude of the venue

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

title

This parameter type is String and is required.

Name of the venue

sendVideo( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send video files, Telegram clients support mp4 videos (other formats may be sent as Document). On success, the sent Message is returned. Bots can currently send video files of up to 50 MB in size, this limit may be changed in the future.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendvideo

This methods takes the following parameters:

caption

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Video caption (may also be used when resending videos by file_id), 0-1024 characters

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

duration

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Duration of sent video in seconds

height

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Video height

parse_mode

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Send Markdown or HTML, if you want Telegram apps to show bold, italic, fixed-width text or inline URLs in the media caption.

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

supports_streaming

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the uploaded video is suitable for streaming

thumb

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is optional. Thumbnail of the file sent; can be ignored if thumbnail generation for the file is supported server-side. The thumbnail should be in JPEG format and less than 200 kB in size. A thumbnail‘s width and height should not exceed 320. Ignored if the file is not uploaded using multipart/form-data. Thumbnails can’t be reused and can be only uploaded as a new file, so you can pass “attach://<file_attach_name>” if the thumbnail was uploaded using multipart/form-data under <file_attach_name>. More info on Sending Files »

video

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is required. Video to send. Pass a file_id as String to send a video that exists on the Telegram servers (recommended), pass an HTTP URL as a String for Telegram to get a video from the Internet, or upload a new video using multipart/form-data. More info on Sending Files »

width

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Video width

sendVideoNote( %PARAMETERS )

As of v.4.0, Telegram clients support rounded square mp4 videos of up to 1 minute long. Use this method to send video messages. On success, the sent Message is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendvideonote

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

duration

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Duration of sent video in seconds

length

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Video width and height, i.e. diameter of the video message

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

thumb

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is optional. Thumbnail of the file sent; can be ignored if thumbnail generation for the file is supported server-side. The thumbnail should be in JPEG format and less than 200 kB in size. A thumbnail‘s width and height should not exceed 320. Ignored if the file is not uploaded using multipart/form-data. Thumbnails can’t be reused and can be only uploaded as a new file, so you can pass “attach://<file_attach_name>” if the thumbnail was uploaded using multipart/form-data under <file_attach_name>. More info on Sending Files »

video_note

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is required. Video note to send. Pass a file_id as String to send a video note that exists on the Telegram servers (recommended) or upload a new video using multipart/form-data. More info on Sending Files ». Sending video notes by a URL is currently unsupported

sendVoice( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to send audio files, if you want Telegram clients to display the file as a playable voice message. For this to work, your audio must be in an .ogg file encoded with OPUS (other formats may be sent as Audio or Document). On success, the sent Message is returned. Bots can currently send voice messages of up to 50 MB in size, this limit may be changed in the future.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sendvoice

This methods takes the following parameters:

caption

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Voice message caption, 0-1024 characters

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

disable_notification

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Sends the message silently. Users will receive a notification with no sound.

duration

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Duration of the voice message in seconds

parse_mode

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Send Markdown or HTML, if you want Telegram apps to show bold, italic, fixed-width text or inline URLs in the media caption.

reply_markup

This parameter type is one of the following InlineKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardMarkup or ReplyKeyboardRemove or ForceReply and is optional. Additional interface options. A JSON-serialized object for an inline keyboard, custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove reply keyboard or to force a reply from the user.

reply_to_message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

If the message is a reply, ID of the original message

voice

This parameter type is one of the following InputFile or String and is required. Audio file to send. Pass a file_id as String to send a file that exists on the Telegram servers (recommended), pass an HTTP URL as a String for Telegram to get a file from the Internet, or upload a new one using multipart/form-data. More info on Sending Files »

setChatDescription( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to change the description of a group, a supergroup or a channel. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#setchatdescription

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

description

This parameter type is String and is optional.

New chat description, 0-255 characters

setChatPermissions( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to set default chat permissions for all members. The bot must be an administrator in the group or a supergroup for this to work and must have the can_restrict_members admin rights. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#setchatpermissions

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target supergroup (in the format @supergroupusername)

permissions

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::ChatPermissions and is required. New default chat permissions

setChatPhoto( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to set a new profile photo for the chat. Photos can't be changed for private chats. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#setchatphoto

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

photo

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InputFile and is required. New chat photo, uploaded using multipart/form-data

setChatStickerSet( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to set a new group sticker set for a supergroup. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Use the field can_set_sticker_set optionally returned in getChat requests to check if the bot can use this method. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#setchatstickerset

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target supergroup (in the format @supergroupusername)

sticker_set_name

This parameter type is String and is required.

Name of the sticker set to be set as the group sticker set

setChatTitle( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to change the title of a chat. Titles can't be changed for private chats. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the appropriate admin rights. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#setchattitle

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

title

This parameter type is String and is required.

New chat title, 1-255 characters

setGameScore( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to set the score of the specified user in a game. On success, if the message was sent by the bot, returns the edited Message, otherwise returns True. Returns an error, if the new score is not greater than the user's current score in the chat and force is False.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#setgamescore

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Unique identifier for the target chat

disable_edit_message

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the game message should not be automatically edited to include the current scoreboard

force

This parameter type is Boolean and is optional.

Pass True, if the high score is allowed to decrease. This can be useful when fixing mistakes or banning cheaters

inline_message_id

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if chat_id and message_id are not specified. Identifier of the inline message

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Identifier of the sent message

score

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

New score, must be non-negative

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

User identifier

setPassportDataErrors( %PARAMETERS )

Informs a user that some of the Telegram Passport elements they provided contains errors. The user will not be able to re-submit their Passport to you until the errors are fixed (the contents of the field for which you returned the error must change). Returns True on success.Use this if the data submitted by the user doesn't satisfy the standards your service requires for any reason. For example, if a birthday date seems invalid, a submitted document is blurry, a scan shows evidence of tampering, etc. Supply some details in the error message to make sure the user knows how to correct the issues.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#setpassportdataerrors

This methods takes the following parameters:

errors

This parameter type is an array of Net::API::Telegram::PassportElementError and is required. A JSON-serialized array describing the errors

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

User identifier

setWebhook( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to specify a url and receive incoming updates via an outgoing webhook. Whenever there is an update for the bot, we will send an HTTPS POST request to the specified url, containing a JSON-serialized Update. In case of an unsuccessful request, we will give up after a reasonable amount of attempts. Returns True on success.If you'd like to make sure that the Webhook request comes from Telegram, we recommend using a secret path in the URL, e.g. https://www.example.com/. Since nobody else knows your bot‘s token, you can be pretty sure it’s us.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#setwebhook

This methods takes the following parameters:

allowed_updates

This parameter type is an array of and is optional. List the types of updates you want your bot to receive. For example, specify [“message”, “edited_channel_post”, “callback_query”] to only receive updates of these types. See Update for a complete list of available update types. Specify an empty list to receive all updates regardless of type (default). If not specified, the previous setting will be used.Please note that this parameter doesn't affect updates created before the call to the setWebhook, so unwanted updates may be received for a short period of time.

certificate

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InputFile and is optional. Upload your public key certificate so that the root certificate in use can be checked. See our self-signed guide for details.

max_connections

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Maximum allowed number of simultaneous HTTPS connections to the webhook for update delivery, 1-100. Defaults to 40. Use lower values to limit the load on your bot‘s server, and higher values to increase your bot’s throughput.

url

This parameter type is String and is required.

HTTPS url to send updates to. Use an empty string to remove webhook integration

stopMessageLiveLocation( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to stop updating a live location message before live_period expires. On success, if the message was sent by the bot, the sent Message is returned, otherwise True is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#stopmessagelivelocation

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is optional. Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

inline_message_id

This parameter type is String and is optional.

Required if chat_id and message_id are not specified. Identifier of the inline message

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is optional.

Required if inline_message_id is not specified. Identifier of the message with live location to stop

reply_markup

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InlineKeyboardMarkup and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for a new inline keyboard.

stopPoll( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to stop a poll which was sent by the bot. On success, the stopped Poll with the final results is returned.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#stoppoll

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

message_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Identifier of the original message with the poll

reply_markup

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InlineKeyboardMarkup and is optional. A JSON-serialized object for a new message inline keyboard.

unbanChatMember( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to unban a previously kicked user in a supergroup or channel. The user will not return to the group or channel automatically, but will be able to join via link, etc. The bot must be an administrator for this to work. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#unbanchatmember

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target group or username of the target supergroup or channel (in the format @username)

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

Unique identifier of the target user

unpinChatMessage( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to unpin a message in a group, a supergroup, or a channel. The bot must be an administrator in the chat for this to work and must have the ‘can_pin_messages’ admin right in the supergroup or ‘can_edit_messages’ admin right in the channel. Returns True on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#unpinchatmessage

This methods takes the following parameters:

chat_id

This parameter type is one of the following Integer or String and is required. Unique identifier for the target chat or username of the target channel (in the format @channelusername)

uploadStickerFile( %PARAMETERS )

Use this method to upload a .png file with a sticker for later use in createNewStickerSet and addStickerToSet methods (can be used multiple times). Returns the uploaded File on success.

Reference: https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#uploadstickerfile

This methods takes the following parameters:

png_sticker

This parameter type is an object Net::API::Telegram::InputFile and is required. Png image with the sticker, must be up to 512 kilobytes in size, dimensions must not exceed 512px, and either width or height must be exactly 512px. More info on Sending Files »

user_id

This parameter type is Integer and is required.

User identifier of sticker file owner

COPYRIGHT

Copyright (c) 2000-2019 DEGUEST Pte. Ltd.

AUTHOR

Jacques Deguest <jack@deguest.jp>

SEE ALSO

Net::API::Telegram

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