ActionTelegramUpdated September 2026
How do I show a "typing..." indicator in Telegram?
Short answer: You can send chat action in Telegram by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Telegram Send Chat Action 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 |
Action action | options | Required | Action. Options: Typing, Upload Photo, Upload Video, Upload Document, Record Voice |
Sample request
{"chat_id": "{{trigger.chat_id}}","action": "{{trigger.action}}"}
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 Send Chat Action.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Send Chat Action.
What does the Send Chat Action action do in Telegram?
Sends a chat-action like typing, upload_photo, or record_voice to let users know the bot is working on something. The status auto-expires after about 5 seconds.
What inputs does Send Chat Action require?
Required: Chat ID, Action. 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 Send Chat Action support batch operations?
Run Send Chat Action 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.
ActionDelete Message
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.
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.