ActionTelegramUpdated September 2026
How do I delete a Telegram message?
Short answer: You can delete message in Telegram by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Telegram Delete Message action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Chat ID chat_id | string | Required | Chat ID |
Message ID message_id | string | Required | Message ID |
Sample request
{"chat_id": "{{trigger.chat_id}}","message_id": "{{trigger.message_id}}"}
Returns
{"ok": true,"result": true}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete Message.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Delete Message.
What does the Delete Message action do in Telegram?
Deletes a message from a Telegram chat. Bots can only delete their own messages (or any message in groups where they're admin); messages older than 48 hours in private chats cannot be deleted.
What inputs does Delete Message require?
Required: Chat ID, Message ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Telegram returns an error?
The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Telegram returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.
Does Delete Message support batch operations?
Run Delete Message inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within Telegram's rate limits.
More actions
Other Telegram actions.
Action
Answer Callback Query
Acknowledges a callback query from a Telegram inline keyboard button, optionally showing a toast or alert to the user. Required to remove the "loading" spinner on the tapped button.
ActionEdit Message Text
Edits the text of a message the bot previously sent. Great for updating progress messages, vote tallies, or live status without spamming the chat with new messages.
ActionForward Message
Forwards a message from one Telegram chat to another, preserving the original sender. Useful for mirroring an announcement to multiple groups.
ActionGet Bot Info
Returns metadata about the bot itself: ID, name, username, and capability flags. Mostly used as a connection-check during setup.
ActionGet Chat
Returns information about a Telegram chat (title, type, description, photo, member count for groups). Use to enrich an event with chat context before posting.
ActionGet Chat Administrators
Lists the administrators of a Telegram group or channel, including their per-admin permission flags. Useful for moderation tools that need to know who can act.