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Overview
The "Reply To Message" operation in this Telegram MTProto Client node allows users to send a reply message to a specific existing message within a Telegram chat or channel. This is useful for maintaining context in conversations, especially in group chats or channels where multiple topics may be discussed simultaneously.
Common scenarios include:
- Responding directly to a user's question or comment in a group chat.
- Adding clarifications or follow-ups to a previously sent message.
- Engaging in threaded discussions by replying to particular messages.
For example, if a user wants to reply to a message with ID 12345 in a chat identified by @mychannel, they can use this operation to send their response while referencing the original message.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Chat ID | The identifier of the chat or channel where the reply will be sent. Can be a username (e.g., @username) or numeric ID (e.g., -100xxxx). |
| Message Text | The text content of the reply message to send. |
| Message ID | The ID of the message to which this new message will be a reply. |
| Options | Additional optional settings: - Silent: Send the message without notification. - Caption: Caption for media messages (not used here). - Parse Mode: How to parse the message text; options are None, Markdown, or HTML. - Limit: Not applicable for this operation. |
Output
The output JSON object for each execution contains:
success: Boolean indicating if the reply was sent successfully (true).messageId: The unique identifier of the newly sent reply message.replyToMessageId: The ID of the original message being replied to.date: Timestamp of when the reply message was sent.text: The text content of the reply message.
Example output snippet:
{
"success": true,
"messageId": 67890,
"replyToMessageId": 12345,
"date": "2024-06-01T12:34:56Z",
"text": "This is a reply message"
}
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active Telegram API client session authenticated via MTProto protocol.
- Needs credentials including an API ID, API hash, and a valid session string.
- The node uses WebSocket Secure (WSS) connections with retry logic for reliability.
- Proper permissions on the Telegram account to send messages and reply in the target chat/channel.
Troubleshooting
- Missing Credentials Error: If no credentials are provided, the node throws an error. Ensure that the required API authentication details and session are configured correctly.
- Invalid Chat ID or Message ID: Errors may occur if the chat ID or message ID does not exist or is inaccessible. Verify these IDs are correct and accessible by the authenticated account.
- Parse Mode Issues: Using unsupported formatting in the message text with Markdown or HTML parse modes might cause errors or unexpected rendering. Use plain text or valid formatting.
- Silent Option: If the message is sent silently, recipients will not receive notifications, which might cause confusion if expecting alerts.
- Connection Problems: Network issues or invalid session tokens can prevent connection to Telegram servers. Re-authenticate or check network connectivity.
- Permission Restrictions: The Telegram account must have permission to send messages in the target chat or channel. For channels, ensure the account is an admin or has posting rights.
Links and References
- Telegram MTProto API Documentation
- Telegram Bot API - Sending Messages (for conceptual understanding)
- Markdown Style Formatting
- HTML Formatting for Telegram Messages
This summary focuses exclusively on the "Reply To Message" operation of the Telegram MTProto Client node as requested.