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DimensionOpenNews MCP85+ Real-time Data Sources · 6 Engine Categories · AI Ratings · Trading SignalsTelegram MCP ServerTelegram MCP server powered by Telethon to let MCP clients read chats, manage groups, and send/modify messages, media, contacts, and settings.
FMRS55 / 100 · C70 / 100 · B
Reliability7 / 209 / 20
Security and permissions8 / 2016 / 20
Maintenance10 / 2014 / 20
Documentation16 / 2017 / 20
Setup experience14 / 2014 / 20
Best for
  • Traders and investors who want real-time financial and crypto news at their fingertips.
  • Developers seeking AI-powered market insights with scores and signals.
  • Researchers aggregating news within AI assistant environments like Claude.
  • 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
  • Users who require fully local data processing or no API key.
  • Users needing historical data or deep archive access.
  • Users who need purely offline news aggregation without external dependencies.
  • 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
  • Requires network access to connect to the 6551 API (ai.6551.io) and WebSocket server.
  • Requires an API token (OPENNEWS_TOKEN) for authentication.
  • Requires filesystem permissions to read the config file (config.json) and run commands in the local project directory.
  • 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
  • This server is not an official product; it is third-party (6551Team) and relies on an external API.
  • API key could be exposed if misconfigured or leaked in logs.
  • News content may be subject to copyright or usage terms; users should ensure compliance.
  • External API could be down or change, affecting functionality.
  • Server may send push notifications or inaccurate data due to third-party sources.
  • 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, Cline, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Continue, Cherry StudioClaude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex
Tools1976