Telegram

Most recent version: v1.0.0

See the changelog of this Data sink type here.

Overview

Onum supports integration with Telegram.

Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging and voice over IP service known for its focus on speed, security, and privacy. It allows users to exchange messages, photos, videos, and files of any type, as well as make voice and video calls.

Select Telegram from the list of Data sink types and click Configuration to start.

Data sink configuration

Now, you need to specify how and where to send the data and how to establish a connection with Telegram.

Metadata

Enter the basic information for the new Data sink.

Parameters
Description

Name*

Enter a name for the new Data sink.

Description

Optionally, enter a description for the Data sink.

Tags

Add tags to easily identify your Data sink. Hit the Enter key after you define each tag.


Metrics display

Decide whether or not to include this Data sink info in the metrics and graphs of the Home area.


Configuration

Now, add the configuration to establish the connection.

Parameter
Description

Bot Token*

The token that will be used to access the Telegram bot. Add it from your Secrets or create a new one.

A Telegram Bot Token is required to authenticate and interact with Telegram’s Bot API. You can obtain it from the BotFather by selecting the bot and choosing API Token, or by typing /mybots.

Chat ID*

The ID needed to access the Telegram chat (user or group). Type /start to find it.

Rate limit

Establish a limit for the number of requests permitted per second.

Parameter
Description

Maximum requests per second*

Specify how many requests to launch per second. The minimum value is 1, and the maximum value is 100.

Advanced configuration

If your organization uses proxy servers, activate the Proxy configuration toggle and establish the connection here.

Parameter
Description

Scheme*

Choose the required proxy scheme (HTTP or HTTPS).

Host*

Set the required proxy host.

Port*

Set the required proxy port.

Username

Enter your username to set proxy configuration.

Password

Add your proxy password from your Secrets or create one.

Click Finish when complete. Your new Data sink will appear in the Data sinks area list.

Pipeline configuration

When it comes to using this Data sink in a Pipeline, you must configure the following output parameters. To do it, simply click the Data sink on the canvas and select Configuration.

Output configuration

Parameter
Description

Raw message*

Select the incoming field containing the message to send on.

Click Save to save your configuration.

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