Overview

This node operation sends a chat action to a specified Telegram chat. Chat actions are status indicators such as typing, recording a voice note, uploading a photo, etc., that inform chat participants about the current activity in the chat. This operation is useful for creating interactive and responsive chatbots or automation workflows that simulate user activity in Telegram chats.

Use Case Examples

1. A chatbot sending a 'typing' action to indicate it is preparing a response.
2. An automation sending an 'uploading photo' action while a photo is being uploaded to the chat.

Properties

Output

JSON

• _ - The type of the sent chat action.
• chat_id - The ID of the chat where the action was sent.
• action - The specific chat action object sent to the chat.

Dependencies

• Telegram API credentials (API ID, API Hash, Phone Number) required for authentication and sending actions.

Troubleshooting

• If the node throws an error about an unauthorized session, it means the Telegram account is not logged in or the session has expired. Re-login using the login operation.
• Errors about a closed client indicate the session was terminated; re-login is required.
• Ensure the chat ID is valid and the bot or user has permission to send actions in the chat.

Links

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