Bot Development Library
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python-telegram-bot/python-telegram-bot
A comprehensive, asynchronous Python wrapper for the Telegram Bot API, simplifying bot creation.
Core Features
Fully asynchronous operations
Convenient shortcut methods for common tasks
Full static type hint annotations
Customizable and extendable architecture
Seamless webhook and polling integration
Quick Start
pip install python-telegram-bot --upgradeDetailed Introduction
python-telegram-bot is a robust, pure Python library offering an asynchronous interface to the Telegram Bot API. It simplifies the development of Telegram bots by providing high-level classes, convenience methods, and full support for the latest Bot API features. Designed for ease of use and extensibility, it enables developers to build sophisticated bots with features like webhooks, polling, and type-hinted code, fostering a vibrant community around its development.