Generate a Self-Hosted Telegram Bot

Ownership, control, and no lock-in. BotForge generates a complete Telegram bot as TypeScript source that you download and run yourself. There is no platform to depend on, no monthly hosting tied to us, and your bot token never leaves your browser.

Token never leaves your browserSelf-hosted, your code foreverFrom $0.99

Why self-hosted matters

You own the code

Download the full TypeScript project. Read it, edit it, and keep it for as long as you want.

Run it anywhere

Your machine, a VPS, or a host like Railway or Render. The included guide covers each option.

No lock-in

There is nothing to keep paying BotForge for once your bot is generated and running.

Your token stays yours

Code generation runs in your browser. The token goes into your local .env, never to our servers.

Build any kind of self-hosted bot

Pick from 45 features. Here is a sample of what your self-hosted bot can include.

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Welcome Message

Greet new members with a custom message

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Warn System

Warn users with /warn, auto-action at max warns

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CAPTCHA Verification Gate

New members must solve a captcha or get kicked -- stops bots

Scheduled Messages

Post recurring announcements on a cron schedule

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Analytics / Stats

Message counts, active users, growth stats via /stats

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AI Auto-Responder

Forward questions to an LLM (your own API key, your cost)

How it works

1

Fill the 5-step wizard

Enter your bot name, group, and admins. No code.

2

Pick your features

Choose from 45 moderation and automation features.

3

Download and run

Generate the code in your browser, unzip, and start your bot.

Self-hosted, and your token stays private

  • Code generation runs entirely in your browser. Your bot token goes straight into the downloaded .env file and is never sent to BotForge servers.
  • You own the generated TypeScript code. Download it, edit it, and run it on your own machine, VPS, or a host like Railway or Render.
  • No platform lock-in. There is nothing to keep paying for once your bot is running.

Frequently asked questions

What does self-hosted mean for my Telegram bot?

It means you run the bot yourself on hardware you control, rather than on a shared platform. You own the code and decide where it runs.

Where can I host the bot?

On your own computer, a VPS, or a compatible cloud host like Railway or Render. The included hosting guide walks through the setup for each.

Do I keep paying to keep the bot running?

Not to BotForge. Generation is a one-time step for Starter and Growth. Any ongoing cost is just your chosen hosting, which can be free on some platforms.

Is the bot token exposed anywhere?

No. The token stays in your browser during generation and is written into the .env file in your download. It is never sent to BotForge servers.

Generate your self-hosted bot

14 features from $0.99. 31 more from $9.99. No account, no waiting.

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