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Telegram Interactive Buttons
by
NetanelRotem
· GitHub ↗
· v1.1.2
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install telegram-interactive-buttons
Description
Create interactive Telegram messages with inline buttons using OpenClaw CLI. Use when you need user interaction in Telegram (selection from a list, confirmat...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (send/edit Telegram messages with inline buttons), and included scripts are short and readable. Before installing or running anything:
- Confirm how the Telegram bot token is expected to be supplied (SKILL.md/SETUP.md instruct editing ~/.openclaw/config.json or using an env var) — the registry metadata currently omits this requirement. Ask the publisher to fix the metadata if you rely on it.
- Do not paste real bot tokens into example files; use environment variables or a secure config and add that file to .gitignore.
- Review the scripts locally (they call openclaw only) and verify you have the official OpenClaw CLI (npm package source) before installing it globally.
- Run examples in a safe/dev environment first (replace CHAT_ID placeholders). If you need agent-autonomous invocation enabled, remember the skill can be invoked by the agent by default — that increases blast radius if a token is stored insecurely.
If the metadata mismatch concerns you, request an updated package manifest that explicitly lists the required credential (telegram_bot_token) and how it should be provided.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: telegram-interactive-buttons
Version: 1.1.2
The skill provides a set of helper scripts and documentation for sending interactive Telegram messages with inline buttons using the OpenClaw CLI. The bundle includes bash wrappers (e.g., `send_buttons.sh`, `edit_message.sh`), a Python validation script (`validate_buttons.py`) to ensure JSON compliance with Telegram API limits, and comprehensive examples. No evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or harmful prompt injection was found; the scripts are transparent and strictly perform the stated automation tasks.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Skill claims to create interactive Telegram messages and all included files/scripts call only the OpenClaw CLI and local helpers (bash/python). Required binaries (openclaw, bash, optional python3) are appropriate for the stated purpose. However, SKILL.md metadata and documentation say a Telegram bot token is required (via OpenClaw config or env var) while the registry metadata lists no required env vars or primary credential — this mismatch should be clarified.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions and helper scripts are limited to sending and editing messages via the openclaw CLI and validating JSON locally. The scripts reference the user's OpenClaw config (~/.openclaw/config.json) to store the bot token and do not read/write unexpected system files. The docs explicitly warn not to pass untrusted input to scripts.
Install Mechanism
The skill is instruction-only (no install spec). It tells users to install the OpenClaw CLI via npm (a reasonable, standard instruction). There is no remote download/extract or hidden installer in the skill itself. Note: installing openclaw globally is done outside the skill and should be verified from an official source.
Credentials
The skill requires a Telegram bot token to operate (documented in SKILL.md and SETUP.md), but the registry metadata lists no required credentials. That inconsistency could lead users to miss provisioning the token or to supply it insecurely. Aside from the bot token, no other secrets are requested — the credential scope is otherwise proportionate.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request permanent platform-wide privileges (always: false). It asks the user to modify their OpenClaw config file to add the bot token, which is a reasonable configuration step for a messaging integration and does not modify other skills or global agent policies.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install telegram-interactive-buttons - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/telegram-interactive-buttons - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.1.2
- Documented Telegram's maximum buttons per row (8) and overall (100), including when to use maximum width (e.g., grids, calendars).
- Updated JSON structure section under "Sending Buttons" to highlight new row/column limits and mobile UX recommendations.
- No code or script changes—documentation clarified for layout limitations and best practices.
v1.1.0
Added explicit requirements, credentials setup guide (SETUP.md), security warnings in examples, and metadata for dependencies. Addresses feedback about missing documentation.
v1.0.0
Initial release: Reliable button messaging with OpenClaw CLI. Includes helper scripts, validation, examples, and complete reference documentation.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telegram Interactive Buttons?
Create interactive Telegram messages with inline buttons using OpenClaw CLI. Use when you need user interaction in Telegram (selection from a list, confirmat... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 379 downloads so far.
How do I install Telegram Interactive Buttons?
Run "/install telegram-interactive-buttons" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Telegram Interactive Buttons free?
Yes, Telegram Interactive Buttons is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Telegram Interactive Buttons support?
Telegram Interactive Buttons is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Telegram Interactive Buttons?
It is built and maintained by NetanelRotem (@netanelrotem); the current version is v1.1.2.
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