Once you've setup your database and your configuration (see below) is complete, simply run:
python3 -m tg_bot
Please make sure to use python3.6, as I cannot guarantee everything will work as expected on older python versions! This is because markdown parsing is done by iterating through a dict, which are ordered by default in 3.6.
There are two possible ways of configuring your bot: a config.py file, or ENV variables.
The prefered version is to use a config.py file, as it makes it easier to see all your settings grouped together.
This file should be placed in your tg_bot folder, alongside the __main__.py file .
This is where your bot token will be loaded from, as well as your database URI (if you're using a database), and most of
your other settings.
It is recommended to import sample_config and extend the Config class, as this will ensure your config contains all defaults set in the sample_config, hence making it easier to upgrade.
Creating a module has been simplified as much as possible - but do not hesitate to suggest further simplification.
All that is needed is that your .py file be in the modules folder.
To add commands, make sure to import the dispatcher via
from tg_bot import dispatcher.
You can then add commands using the usual
dispatcher.add_handler().
Assigning the __help__ variable to a string describing this modules' available
commands will allow the bot to load it and add the documentation for
your module to the /help command. Setting the __mod_name__ variable will also allow you to use a nicer, user
friendly name for a module.
The __migrate__() function is used for migrating chats - when a chat is upgraded to a supergroup, the ID changes, so
it is necessary to migrate it in the db.
The __stats__() function is for retrieving module statistics, eg number of users, number of chats. This is accessed
through the /stats command, which is only available to the bot owner.
- Release a Stable Version (2.0)
- Add more ping and service Uptime module
- Add Connections module
- Add status Module for Stats
- Add Donation button using Telegram Payment API