Daniel Jimenez This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #3055 — we link there as the canonical source.
This workflow follows the Telegram → Telegram Trigger recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.
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About this workflow
This template provides a structured way to build Telegram bots that respond to specific commands and handle user input. It allows users to interact with your bot by selecting options from a Telegram bot menu, without needing to type out full instructions or rely on…
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