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"parameters": {
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"name": "<your credential>"
}
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"parameters": {
"text": "Photo",
"chatId": "={{ $('Trigger').item.json.message.from.id }}",
"additionalFields": {
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}
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}
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{
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{
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{
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{
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}
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},
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1460,
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],
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"value": "lPX901W8CIMbKbww"
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{
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"name": "Trigger Data for Payment",
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"notes": "Chat ID required. \n\nSend action name to handle it inside Payment workflow",
"position": [
1280,
1660
],
"parameters": {
"mode": "raw",
"options": {},
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},
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"parameters": {
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{
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{
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},
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{
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}
]
},
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},
{
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"conditions": {
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"operator": {
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},
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}
]
},
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]
},
"options": {}
},
"typeVersion": 3
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{
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"name": "Data for Invoice",
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"notes": "Chat ID required. \n\nSend action name to handle it inside Payment workflow",
"position": [
1840,
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],
"parameters": {
"mode": "raw",
"options": {},
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},
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{
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"content": "## New member or Member left"
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[
{
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}
],
[
{
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}
],
[
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}
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]
},
"Trigger": {
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},
"Command?": {
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[
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"Telegram3": {
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},
"Start bot?": {
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"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Change status",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Global data": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Switch",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Switch_Commands": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Data for Invoice",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Telegram6",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Data for Invoice": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Send Invoice",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Switch_MessageType": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Command?",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Telegram1",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Telegram2",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Telegram5",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Trigger Data for Payment": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Payment Handler",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Trigger Data for Register": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Register",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
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googleSheetsOAuth2ApitelegramApi
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How this works
This workflow enables you to execute n8n workflows directly from Telegram messages, streamlining automation tasks without leaving your chat app. It's ideal for teams or individuals managing repetitive processes like data updates or notifications, allowing quick commands to trigger complex sequences. The key step involves the Telegram trigger capturing your message, followed by multiple Telegram nodes that send confirmations and results, while integrating with Google Sheets to log executions or fetch data seamlessly.
Use this when you need instant, mobile-friendly access to automations during daily operations, such as updating project trackers on the go. Avoid it for high-security environments requiring strict authentication beyond Telegram, or when workflows demand real-time collaboration rather than command-based execution. Common variations include adding email notifications or adapting it for Slack triggers instead of Telegram.
About this workflow
Executeworkflow Telegram. Uses telegramTrigger, telegram, stickyNote, googleSheets. Event-driven trigger; 29 nodes.
Source: https://github.com/Zie619/n8n-workflows — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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