Python Library
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python-telegram-bot/python-telegram-bot
A pure Python, asynchronous wrapper for the Telegram Bot API, simplifying bot development.
Core Features
Fully asynchronous operations
Convenient shortcut methods for common tasks
Comprehensive static type hints
Customizable and extendable architecture
Seamless integration with webhooks and polling
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 creation of Telegram bots by providing high-level classes, convenience methods, and full support for Bot API 9.5+. Designed for Python 3.10+, it features type hints, extensibility, and easy integration with both polling and webhooks, making bot development efficient and straightforward for developers.