Question 1

How do I set up Telegram Action with GitHub Secrets?

Accepted Answer

Create a Telegram bot using BotFather to get the token, then use curl to retrieve your chat ID from the Telegram API. Store both as secrets in GitHub and reference them in your workflow YAML, as shown in the secrets section.

Question 2

Can Telegram Action send messages to Telegram groups?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by using the group's chat ID as the 'to' parameter. The action supports any chat ID obtained from the Telegram API, whether for private chats or groups.

Question 3

How to format messages with Markdown in Telegram Action?

Accepted Answer

Set the 'format' input to 'markdown' and use Telegram's MarkdownV2 style. The README provides a link to official documentation, but ensure your syntax complies with Telegram's rules to avoid formatting errors.

Question 4

Does Telegram Action support sending files from workflow artifacts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can specify file paths for photo, document, or video messages, which can include artifacts generated during the workflow. For example, use paths like 'tests/github.png' as shown in the photo message example.

Question 5

Telegram Action vs Slack notifications in GitHub Actions: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Telegram Action excels for teams already using Telegram with rich media support, while Slack actions are better for Slack-centric workflows. Choose based on your team's messaging platform; integrating both adds complexity.

Question 6

How to handle errors or retries if Telegram Action fails?

Accepted Answer

The action does not include built-in retry logic. You may need to implement custom steps in your workflow, such as conditional checks or using other actions for error handling, as errors like network issues aren't automatically resolved.

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