How to Build a Web Scraper That Sends Updates to Telegram

Setting up automated web scraping with Telegram notifications is easier than you might think. This simple integration allows you to receive timely updates from your web scraper directly to your messaging app. Here’s a step-by-step guide to implementing this powerful automation.

Getting Started with Your Web Scraper

Begin by creating a specific prompt that defines what data you want to collect. You could set parameters like tracking eBay listings under $50, or choose from available templates that you can customize to fit your needs. Once your parameters are set, simply activate the scraper.

Setting Up Telegram Integration

To receive notifications via Telegram, you’ll need to create a bot:

1. Open Telegram and search for ‘BotFather’
2. Start a conversation with BotFather
3. Type ‘/newbot’ to initiate the bot creation process
4. Follow the instructions to name your bot
5. Choose a username that ends with ‘bot’
6. Once completed, you’ll receive a bot token

Connecting Your Bot to the Scraper

With your bot token in hand, return to your web scraping platform and:

1. Paste the token into the credential section
2. Click the create button to save your configuration
3. Select your newly created bot credentials from the drop-down menu
4. Hit the update button to finalize the connection

That’s all it takes! Your web scraper will now automatically collect data according to your parameters and send updates directly to your Telegram account. This automation saves you time by eliminating the need to manually check for changes, ensuring you never miss important information from your tracked websites.