# Free Telegram Rich Message Creator

Easy conversion from Markdown to Telegram rich posts

- **Source:** [Hacker News: Show HN](https://news.ycombinator.com)
- **Published:** 2026-07-15
- **Topic:** [Product Management](https://brifing.si/c/product)
- **Original article:** <https://github.com/rassvetteam/Amethyst-Post-Bot>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/84b7e6f8-266d-4208-a612-9fbcd0fe527e

## Creating Rich Content on Telegram

This free bot enables users to create richly formatted messages without needing Telegram Premium. It converts standard Markdown or .md files into Telegram's advanced message formats. Its user-friendly interface makes content creation easy without requiring technical knowledge.

## Ease of Use

The bot works without any subscriptions, payments, or account creation. Users can directly send Markdown text or upload .md files. Special blocks allow creating detail sections, collages, and slideshows with ease.

## Technical Features

Developed with Python 3.10, the bot uses Telegram's sendRichMessage API. It automatically validates media links to prevent faulty content creation. Optional SOCKS5 proxy support enables usage in different network structures.

## Installation and Usage

Easy setup with a token from BotFather. Access the usage guide with /start command and sample content with /example. The bot ignores group and channel messages, working only in private chats for enhanced security.

## Content Formatting

The bot supports special blocks like :::details for expandable sections, :::collage for photo grids, and :::slideshow for presentations. It enforces valid HTTP/HTTPS URLs for all media links and provides line-based error messages for invalid formatting.

## Open Source Solution

Released under a Creative Commons license for non-commercial use, this project is completely free. Developers can examine the codebase to create their own bots. This tool democratizes Telegram's content creation experience, enhancing user creativity.

## Sources covering this story

- https://github.com/rassvetteam/Amethyst-Post-Bot — 

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