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Chat → Set Chat Description
AI-generatedSummary
Set the description of a Telegram chat.
Inputs
- chat_id (required) — Unique identifier for the target chat or username (@channelusername)
- chat_description — New chat description (up to 255 characters)
Output shape
single chat object representing the updated chat
The API returns the full chat object; errors are propagated as exceptions.
Examples
Example 1: Update the description of a group chat
resource=Chat, operation=Set Chat Description, chat_id=@mygroup, chat_description=Fitness community
Example 2: Change description of a channel
resource=Chat, operation=Set Chat Description, chat_id=@mychannel, chat_description=Channel for announcements