# Telegram Rich Messages

> Comprehensive guide for Telegram Rich UI features (Inline buttons, formatting, media, reactions, and message management). Use this skill to provide a low-friction, interactive experience for Telegram users, prioritizing buttons over typing.

- Skill: `johnalbertini14-glitch/telegram-rich-messages` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 7 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add johnalbertini14-glitch/telegram-rich-messages`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/telegram-rich-messages/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: johnalbertini14-glitch (https://skillmd.com/u/johnalbertini14-glitch)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/telegram-rich-messages

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# Telegram Rich Messages

This skill transforms the agent from a text-only chatbot into an interactive Telegram assistant.

## Core Principle: Low-Friction Interaction
**Typing is slow and error-prone.** Always prioritize Rich UI elements to minimize the user's need to reply with text. If a user has a choice to make, give them a button.

## Quick Navigation
Detailed guides for each feature:

1. **[decision-matrix.md](references/decision-matrix.md)**: When to use which UI element.
2. **[formatting.md](references/formatting.md)**: Markdown V2, HTML, and Auto-Copy (Monospace) tricks.
3. **[interactive-ui.md](references/interactive-ui.md)**: How to send stable Inline Buttons and Quick Replies.
4. **[media-and-actions.md](references/media-and-actions.md)**: Sending files, stickers, using reactions, and editing/deleting messages.

## Best Practices
- **Monospace for Data**: Use code blocks for IDs, addresses, or snippets. Users can tap to copy them instantly on mobile.
- **Stable Buttons**: Always use the `message` tool's `buttons` parameter instead of string directives (`[[buttons:...]]`) for 100% reliability.
- **Contextual Actions**: After completing a task, provide buttons for the most likely next steps (e.g., "Check Status", "Delete", "Settings").
- **Direct Uploads**: Telegram supports direct file uploads. No need for Google Drive or external hosting.