Overview

This node operation allows downloading a file from Telegram by specifying the file's identifier. It is useful in scenarios where you need to retrieve and process files stored or shared within Telegram chats, such as downloading images, documents, or other media files for further automation or analysis.

Use Case Examples

1. Download a file by providing its File ID to save it locally or process it further in an automation workflow.
2. Retrieve a document shared in a Telegram chat for archival or content extraction.

Properties

Output

JSON

• file_id - The identifier of the downloaded file.
• file_data - The binary or content data of the downloaded file.

Dependencies

• Requires Telegram API credentials (API ID, API Hash, and phone number) for authentication and access.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the Telegram API credentials are correctly configured and the session is authenticated before attempting to download files.
• If the file ID is invalid or the file is not accessible, the node will throw an error; verify the file ID and permissions.
• Errors related to session closure or unauthorized access indicate the need to re-authenticate using the login process described in the TelePilot documentation.

Links

• TelePilot Login Guide - Instructions for logging in and authenticating the Telegram client session.