Journalists and data hoarders use self bots to:
Self bots bypass the official Bot API. Instead, they use (like Pyrogram, Telethon, or MadelineProto) to impersonate a real user. The developer extracts their api_id and api_hash from Telegram’s developer portal, then writes a script that performs actions—sending messages, adding members, scraping data—using their own user ID.
Running someone else's self-bot script requires giving it your full self bot telegram
Performing actions like "mass mentioning" or automated scheduling that bypass standard bot UI limitations.
In the vast ecosystem of Telegram, automation is king. From group management tools to RSS feed readers, bots have transformed the way we interact with the messaging platform. However, there is a controversial, lesser-known player in this space: the . Journalists and data hoarders use self bots to:
To run a self bot, you must:
Stay safe, stay within the rules.
A is a script or program that logs into your personal Telegram account to automate actions on your behalf. Unlike traditional bots created through BotFather, which are tagged with a "BOT" label, a self bot behaves like a human user but with "superpowers" to handle repetitive tasks automatically. How Self Bots Differ from Regular Bots Regular Telegram Bot Telegram Self Bot Creation Created via BotFather Uses personal account API/session Identification Has a blue "BOT" tag Appears as a normal user API Used Bot API (Free & Managed) Telegram API (MTProto) Primary Use Public services, games, support Personal automation, spam, private tasks Common Use Cases for Self Bots
In simple terms, a self bot logs into your personal Telegram account (via your phone number and API credentials) and performs automated actions on your behalf—as if you were a robot controlling your own finger. Running someone else's self-bot script requires giving it
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