Telegram Bot Developer Commands

Account onboarding

• /dev_start: create or reopen your developer account.
• /dev_help: command reference and security notes.

API key management

• /dev_key_new [label]: create a key (max 3 active keys).
• /dev_key_list: list key metadata.
• /dev_key_show <key_id_short>: reveal raw key for bot-managed keys.
• /dev_key_revoke <key_id_short>: revoke immediately.
• /dev_key_rotate <key_id_short> [new_label]: create a new key while keeping old key active.

Developer profile metadata

• /dev_name_show: show current developer name.
• /dev_name_set <new_name>: update developer name.

Developer name is fallback branding only. Primary branding source is API key label.

Common command errors

• No developer account found. Use /dev_start first.
• Cannot create key: maximum 3 active keys reached.
• Key not found.
• Multiple keys matched. Provide a longer key id.
• This key is legacy and cannot be revealed.

Security notes

• API keys grant tenant-wide API access.
• Keep active key count low.
• Rotate regularly and revoke compromised keys immediately.
• Do not share keys in logs or screenshots.