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ActionTelegramUpdated May 2026

How do I send a video to a Telegram chat?

Short answer: Drop the "TelegramSend Video" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Chat ID
chat_id
stringRequiredChat ID
Video URL
video
stringRequiredVideo URL
Caption
caption
stringOptionalCaption
Sample request
{
"chat_id": "{{trigger.chat_id}}",
"video": "{{trigger.video}}",
"caption": "{{trigger.caption}}"
}
Returns
{
"ok": true,
"result": {
"message_id": 127
}
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Send Video.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Send Video.

What does the Send Video action do in Telegram?
Sends a video to a Telegram chat by URL, with optional caption, duration, width, and height. Files must be MP4; max 50 MB for bots without local API mode.
What inputs does Send Video require?
Required: Chat ID, Video URL. 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 workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Send Video support batch operations?
Yes. Run Send Video inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Telegram's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Telegram actions.

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