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api_types

The root object for incoming updates. Contains update_id and exactly ONE of:

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What it does and how to use it

A skill that teaches Claude Code to do development tasks well. It is packaged knowledge the model uses whenever it is relevant.

  1. Install the skill (command above).
  2. In Claude Code, describe what you need - the skill turns on by itself when the context fits.
  3. No commands to memorize: you talk in plain language and the skill does the rest.

Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/skills/api-types && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/skills__api-types.md -o .claude/skills/api-types/SKILL.md

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

# Telegram Bot API - Complete Types Reference

> Based on Bot API 9.4 (February 2026). All types are JSON-serialized objects.

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## Core Types

### Update

The root object for incoming updates. Contains `update_id` and exactly ONE of:

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `update_id` | Integer | Unique update identifier |
| `message` | Message | New incoming message |
| `edited_message` | Message | Edited message |
| `channel_post` | Message | New channel post |
| `edited_channel_post` | Message | Edited channel post |
| `business_connection` | BusinessConnection | Bot connected/d

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