This repository contains comprehensive architecture documentation for Telethon, a Python 3 MTProto library to interact with Telegram's API as a user or through a bot account.
This documentation provides an in-depth look at Telethon's internal architecture, implementation details, and design decisions. It's intended for:
- Contributors who want to understand the codebase structure
- Advanced Users building complex applications with Telethon
- Developers interested in the MTProto protocol implementation
- Researchers studying Telegram client implementations
The documentation is organized into 10 main sections with 50+ detailed documents:
- Overview - Introduction and high-level architecture
- Network Layer - Connection management and MTProto implementation
- Protocol - MTProto protocol details and encryption
- API Layer - Type Language (TL) schema and API types
- Sessions - Session management and persistence
- Events - Event-driven architecture and handlers
- Client - TelegramClient implementation and mixins
- Internals - Core systems like crypto, files, and errors
- Core - Dependencies and fundamental components
- Diagrams - Visual architecture representations
- Detailed Explanations: Each component is thoroughly documented
- Code Examples: Practical examples demonstrating internal APIs
- Visual Diagrams: Mermaid diagrams illustrating architecture and flow
- Cross-References: Easy navigation between related topics
- Implementation Focus: Deep dive into how Telethon works internally
Start with the Introduction to get an overview of Telethon, then explore:
- Architecture Overview for system design
- System Overview Diagram for visual representation
- Network Layer for protocol implementation
- Client Structure for the main client class
Each document includes navigation links at the top and bottom:
- Home returns to the main index
- Section links navigate within each documentation section
- Cross-references connect related topics across sections
Telethon is a powerful Python library that makes it easy to interact with Telegram's API. Visit the official resources:
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/LonamiWebs/Telethon
- Official Documentation: https://docs.telethon.dev
- PyPI Package: https://pypi.org/project/Telethon/
This documentation aims to be comprehensive and accurate. If you find any issues or want to contribute:
- Check the official Telethon repository for the latest code
- Compare documentation with current implementation
- Submit corrections or improvements
This documentation follows the same license as the Telethon project. See the official repository for license details.
Note: This is architectural documentation for understanding Telethon's internals. For usage documentation and API reference, please visit the official Telethon documentation.