Overview

This node sends a chat action to a specified Telegram chat. Chat actions are status indicators that show the user what the bot is doing, such as typing, uploading a photo, recording audio, etc. This is useful for improving user experience by providing real-time feedback about the bot's activity before sending a message or media. For example, it can show "typing" when the bot is preparing a response or "upload_photo" when sending a photo.

Use Case Examples

1. A bot sends a 'typing' action to indicate it is preparing a message.
2. A bot sends an 'upload_photo' action before sending a photo to the chat.

Properties

Output

JSON

• chat_id - The unique identifier for the target chat where the action was sent.
• action - The type of chat action that was broadcast.
• ok - Boolean indicating if the Telegram API call was successful.
• result - The result object returned by the Telegram API, typically true if successful.

Dependencies

• Telegram API with an API key credential

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the Chat ID is correct and the bot has permission to send actions to the chat.
• The action type must be one of the predefined options; otherwise, the API call will fail.
• If the bot is restricted or blocked by the user, the action will not be visible.
• Common error messages include invalid chat ID, unauthorized bot, or invalid action type. Verify credentials and parameters to resolve these.

Links

• Telegram Bot API - sendChatAction - Official Telegram API documentation for sending chat actions.