Tgcli

About

tgcli is a robust command-line interface designed for personal Telegram accounts, offering comprehensive message management and archiving capabilities. It allows users to authenticate, synchronize chat history, search messages, send texts, download media, and manage various aspects of their Telegram account directly from the terminal. Additionally, it features an optional MCP server (MTProto-based) to integrate Telegram account functionality with other applications, making it a versatile tool for both direct interaction and background service integration.

Key Features

• Optional MCP server for programmatic integration with other applications
• 29 GitHub stars
• Command-line interface for personal Telegram accounts (MTProto)
• Extensive commands for messages, channels, media, contacts, and groups
• Configurable settings and local data store for sessions and archives
• Background synchronization and message archiving to a local database

Use Cases

• Managing and interacting with a personal Telegram account from the command line
• Integrating Telegram account functionality with custom applications or scripts via the MCP server
• Archiving and searching personal Telegram chat history for data retention or analysis