This Python script utilizes the Telethon library to connect to the Telegram API and list all groups and channels that the bot or user is a part of. It's a handy tool for developers and administrators who need to quickly retrieve IDs for Telegram entities.
Lists the names and IDs of all groups and channels (including supergroups) associated with the given credentials. Utilizes the Telethon library for efficient and authenticated communication with the Telegram API.
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- Python 3.6 or newer installed on your system.
- A Telegram account and the API credentials (API ID and Hash) obtained through my.telegram.org.
- A bot token if you intend to use this script with a Telegram bot. Obtain one through BotFather on Telegram.
Clone the Repository
First, clone this repository to your local machine:
git clone https://your-repository-url.git
cd your-repository-directory
This script requires the Telethon library. Install it using pip:
pip install telethon
Rename credentials_tg.json.example to credentials_tg.json and fill in your Telegram API api_id, api_hash, and bot_token (optional, for bot use).
{
"api_id": "YOUR_API_ID",
"api_hash": "YOUR_API_HASH",
}
After configuring your credentials, you can run the script to list all groups and channels.
The script will authenticate with the Telegram API using the provided credentials and then list the names and IDs of all groups and channels associated with the account or bot.
This script is meant for legitimate and authorized use cases, such as managing your own groups, channels, or bots. Always respect privacy and Telegram's Terms of Service.
For issues, questions, or contributions, please open an issue in the GitHub repository.
Feedback and contributions are welcome!
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.