Node.js Bot.hears() Method
Last Updated :
05 Apr, 2023
The Bot.hears() method is used in the Node.js telegraf Module. This module provides various functions to interact with the official Telegram Bot API. This method executes when the given captured message matches the given keywords.
Syntax:
TelegrafBot.hears(keyword, callback)
Parameters: This Method accepts two parameters as mentioned above and described below:
- keyword: It can be array, String, or mixed that to be matched.
- Callback: This function encapsulate telegram update information and executes it when a keyword matches.
Return Type: The return type of the function is void.
Installing Module: Install the module using the following command:
npm install telegraf
Steps to get the keys:
Step 1: First, get the GET BOT_TOKEN from BOTFATHER in the telegram. Just search for BOTFATHER in Telegram and select the verified one as shown below:
Step 2: Type /start and then click on /newbot as shown below:
Step 3: Now type the name of the bot and that must be unique.
Step 4: Now just copy the token From the BotFather. And for deleting the token simply search /delete the token in BotFather.
Project Structure:
Filename: bot.js
Javascript
const telegraf = require( "telegraf" );
const token = 'Enter your token' ;
const bot = new telegraf(token);
bot.hears( "GFG" , ctrx => {
ctrx.reply( "GFG valid Form" );
})
bot.hears( "ByeBye" , ctrx => {
ctrx.reply( "Bye bye" );
})
bot.launch()
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Run bot.js file using the following command:
node bot.js
Output:
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