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The 3-Minute Telegram Setup Guide for Claude Code

Stop getting the '--channels ignored' error. This guide walks you through Bun, BotFather, the exact commands, and how to lock down access so only you can reach Claude.

Bun setup — the silent prerequisite that blocks most people before they even start
BotFather walkthrough — create your Telegram bot in under 60 seconds
The exact commands to install, configure, and start the channel
Why '--channels ignored' happens and how to fix it in 10 seconds
Access control: lock it to allowlist so only you can reach Claude

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What’s Inside

This guide covers the complete setup to get Claude Code responding in Telegram on your phone — straight from your Mac, no extra subscription, no macOS permission headaches.

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Who This Is For

If you use Claude Code and want to reach it from your phone without opening your laptop, this is the setup. Telegram is more reliable than iMessage — no Full Disk Access required, no AppleScript, works from any device. Everything runs locally on your Mac.

Takes about 3 minutes if you follow the steps in order.