Send Chat Action: Telegram action

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Chat ID chat_id	string	Required	Chat ID
Action action	options	Required	Action. Options: Typing, Upload Photo, Upload Video, Upload Document, Record Voice

Sample request

{
  "chat_id": "{{trigger.chat_id}}",
  "action": "{{trigger.action}}"
}

Returns

{
  "ok": true,
  "result": true
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Send Chat Action.

What does the Send Chat Action action do in Telegram?

Sends a chat-action like typing, upload_photo, or record_voice to let users know the bot is working on something. The status auto-expires after about 5 seconds.

What inputs does Send Chat Action require?

Required: Chat ID, Action. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Telegram returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Send Chat Action support batch operations?

Yes. Run Send Chat Action inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Telegram's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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