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DimensionDiveOpen-source MCP Host Desktop App that works with any function-calling LLM.Telegram MCP ServerTelegram MCP server powered by Telethon to let MCP clients read chats, manage groups, and send/modify messages, media, contacts, and settings.
FMRS33 / 100 · D70 / 100 · B
Reliability2 / 209 / 20
Security and permissions4 / 2016 / 20
Maintenance11 / 2014 / 20
Documentation10 / 2017 / 20
Setup experience6 / 2014 / 20
Best for
  • Developers and technical users who want a desktop interface to various LLMs and MCP tools.
  • Users needing a cross-platform, customizable AI assistant environment.
  • Users managing multiple MCP servers and frequently switching models.
  • Developers who want to integrate Telegram into MCP clients like Claude
  • Automation scenarios that need to manage multiple Telegram accounts
  • Building custom Telegram bots or workflows
  • Scenarios that require secure file operation path restrictions
Not for
  • Non-technical users who expect one-click installation with no configuration.
  • Users requiring full stability and official support, as some features are unstable.
  • Users needing headless or CI/CD integration (as a desktop app).
  • Use cases requiring official Bot API features (this server uses a user client)
  • Non-technical users who want a fully managed solution
  • Multiple processes using the same session without lock management
Required permissions
  • Access to the file system via built-in File Manager and Bash tools.
  • Network access via the Fetch tool and MCP server communication.
  • Execute local commands via the Bash tool.
  • Store application data (configuration, chat history).
  • Requires Telegram API ID and API Hash
  • Requires the user's Telegram session string (equivalent to account access)
  • Can send messages, media, contacts, and settings to any allowed chat
  • Can create or modify groups, channels, and chat settings
  • Can access and operate on the user's media files and contacts
Risks and side effects
  • MCP server authentication is unstable and may require frequent re-authorization.
  • The Bash tool can execute arbitrary commands, posing a security risk.
  • Misconfiguration may lead to data loss or system issues.
  • Unofficial MCP servers may introduce security threats.
  • Session string leakage could lead to account compromise
  • Sending messages may raise privacy or security concerns
  • Prompt injection: Telegram content may be maliciously crafted, so precautions are needed
  • Risk of using unofficial PyPI package name; avoid pip install telegram-mcp
  • Concurrent clients using the same session may cause AuthKeyDuplicatedError
Supported clientsClaude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex
Tools076