# Programmable Telegram ## Summary Telegram is a messaging platform that allows businesses to communicate with customers through text, multimedia messages, and a wide range of interactive features. With Telegram, businesses can quickly and efficiently reach customers, automate communication processes, and provide real-time engagement on a highly customizable platform. Telegram supports features like bots, inline keyboards, rich media content, and seamless integrations with other services, making it a versatile choice for business communication. ## Installation To install Telegram refer to the following [installation guide](https://docs.bird.com/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/telegram/install-telegram). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bird.com/api/channels-api/supported-channels/programmable-telegram.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.