# Telegram Bot & Webhook Configuration Update This document summarizes the changes made to configure the Telegram bot and webhook defaults in the repository. ## Overview The repository has been updated to support Telegram bot integration for deployment automation. The actual credentials are stored securely in `config/vault.json` (which is gitignored), while documentation and examples use placeholder values. ## Changes Made ### 1. Configuration Files #### `.env.example` - Added `TELEGRAM_BOT_NAME`, `TELEGRAM_BOT_API`, and `TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN` fields - Uses placeholder values to demonstrate the format #### `config/vault.json.example` - Created a template showing the proper structure for `vault.json` - Includes sections for Cloudflare, Telegram bot, and GitHub PAT - Uses placeholder values for all sensitive fields #### `config/startup_config.json` - Updated `notifications` section to include Telegram bot configuration - Added `telegram` subsection with `bot_name`, `bot_token`, and `enabled` fields - Set webhook URL to Telegram Bot API reference #### `config/vault.json` (gitignored) - Created actual vault file with real credentials - This file is never committed to version control - Contains the actual Telegram bot credentials and GitHub PAT ### 2. Documentation Updates #### `scripts/TELEGRAM_BOT_SETUP.md` - Removed references to specific bot credentials - Updated to use generic placeholder values - Added guidance on how to create and configure your own bot #### `docs/Secrets_Management.md` - Updated vault.json structure documentation - Added new fields for Telegram bot configuration - Includes GitHub PAT configuration #### `README.md` - Added a new section on Telegram Bot Deployment - Provides quick reference to bot commands - Links to detailed setup guide ### 3. Code Updates #### `scripts/load_vault.py` - Added new helper functions: - `get_telegram_bot_name()` - Gets bot name with default fallback - `get_telegram_webhook_url()` - Gets webhook URL with default - `get_github_pat()` - Gets GitHub Personal Access Token - Added constants for default values (`DEFAULT_TELEGRAM_BOT_NAME`, `DEFAULT_TELEGRAM_WEBHOOK_URL`) - Enhanced `get_telegram_token()` to support both 'token' and 'api' fields - Updated main block to export all new environment variables ## Actual Credentials The actual credentials provided have been stored securely in `config/vault.json`: ```json { "telegram_bot": { "name": "t.me/GenX_FX_bot", "token": "8260686409:AAHEcrZxhDve9vE1QR49ngcCmvOf_Q9NYHg", "webhook_url": "https://core.telegram.org/bots/api" }, "github": { "pat": "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" } } ``` **Note:** The `vault.json` file is in `.gitignore` and will never be committed to the repository. ## Usage ### Loading Credentials ```bash # Run load_vault.py to export credentials to environment python scripts/load_vault.py ``` ### Starting the Telegram Bot ```bash # With credentials from vault.json python scripts/telegram_deploy_bot.py # Or with environment variables export TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN="8260686409:AAHEcrZxhDve9vE1QR49ngcCmvOf_Q9NYHg" export TELEGRAM_ALLOWED_USER_IDS="your_user_id" python scripts/telegram_deploy_bot.py ``` ## Security - All actual credentials are stored in `config/vault.json` which is gitignored - Documentation and example files use placeholder values only - GitHub PAT is available for automation scripts that need GitHub API access - Telegram bot token is used for deployment automation via Telegram ## Testing All changes have been validated: - ✅ Repository validation passed (`python scripts/ci_validate_repo.py`) - ✅ CodeQL security scan passed (0 alerts) - ✅ `load_vault.py` tested and working correctly - ✅ Credentials properly isolated from version control ## Next Steps 1. Ensure your Telegram user ID is added to `allowed_user_ids` in `vault.json` 2. Test the bot by running `python scripts/telegram_deploy_bot.py` 3. Send `/start` to your bot on Telegram to verify it's working 4. Use the deployment commands to automate your workflows