Bot Features and Functionalities

6. Bot Features and Functionalities

This section dives into the various features and functionalities available in Telebot Creator, showing how to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. From handling user interactions to automating tasks and broadcasting messages, these features enable you to build bots that are both powerful and versatile.

6.1 Wildcard Master Command (`*`)

The * command, also known as the Wildcard Master Command, is triggered when a bot receives a message that does not match any predefined command. This is useful for handling fallback responses or processing unexpected user inputs.

Use Cases:

Providing default responses.
Logging unknown commands for debugging.

Example:

bot.sendMessage("Sorry, I didn’t understand that. Type /help for a list of commands.")

6.2 At Handler Command (`@`)

The @ command runs before any other command is executed. It’s primarily used for preprocessing messages, logging user activity, or setting up global conditions.

Use Cases:

Validating messages before they are processed by other commands.
Logging user activities.

Example:

bot.sendMessage("Processing your request...")
# Continue to the next relevant command

6.3 Broadcasting Messages

The broadcasting feature allows you to send a message or execute a command for multiple users simultaneously.

Key Functions:

broadcast: Sends a message or runs a command for a group of users.
clearBroadcast: Clears records of completed broadcasts.

Example:

bot.broadcast("Hello, everyone! This is a broadcast message.")

Advanced Example with Commands:

bot.broadcast(command="promo_offer")

6.4 Captcha Generation and Validation

Telebot Creator supports automatic and manual CAPTCHA generation to ensure security during user interactions.

Key Functions:

genCaptcha: Generates a CAPTCHA.
validateCaptcha: Validates user responses to the CAPTCHA.

Example:

captcha = bot.genCaptcha(mode="auto")
bot.sendMessage(f"Please solve this CAPTCHA: {captcha['image_url']}")

6.5 Error Handling and Debugging

Telebot Creator includes robust error-handling tools to debug and track issues in your bot.

Features:

Error Logs: Access error logs from the dashboard under the Errors menu.
Try-Catch Blocks: Use exception handling in TPY to manage errors gracefully.

Example:

try:
    bot.sendMessage("Sending a risky message.")
except Exception as e:
    bot.sendMessage(f"An error occurred: {str(e)}")

6.6 Persistent Data Storage

Use saveData and getData to store and retrieve global data for your bot.

Use Cases:

Tracking user progress.
Storing settings or configurations.

Example:

Bot.saveData("welcome_message", "Hello, welcome to our bot!")
welcome_message = Bot.getData("welcome_message")
bot.sendMessage(welcome_message)

6.7 Scheduled Commands

Schedule commands to run after a specified delay using runCommandAfter.

Use Cases:

Sending reminders.
Automating periodic tasks.

Example:

bot.sendMessage("A reminder will be sent in 10 seconds.")
Bot.runCommandAfter(10, "send_reminder")

In the send_reminder command:

bot.sendMessage("This is your reminder!")

6.8 Webhook Integration

Webhooks allow your bot to receive real-time updates or trigger commands based on external events.

Key Functions:

getUrlFor: Generates a webhook URL for a specific command.

Example:

webhook_url = libs.Webhook.getUrlFor("update_user_status", user_id=12345)
bot.sendMessage(f"Webhook URL: {webhook_url}")

6.9 CSV File Management

Use the libs.CSV library to manage data in CSV files, such as tracking user activity or creating leaderboards.

Example:

csv = libs.CSV.CSVHandler("leaderboard.csv")
csv.create_csv(["User", "Points"])
csv.add_row({"User": "Alice", "Points": 50})

6.10 Real-Time User Points

The left_points global variable tracks the remaining points for executing commands.

Example:

points = left_points
bot.sendMessage(f"You have {points} points remaining.")

6.11 Multi-Step User Interactions

Telebot Creator enables seamless multi-step user interactions using commands like handleNextCommand. This feature allows you to guide users through a sequence of questions or tasks.

Use Cases:

Collecting user information step-by-step.
Creating interactive forms or surveys.

Example: Collecting User Details Step 1: Ask for the user's name.

bot.sendMessage("What is your name?")
Bot.handleNextCommand("get_name")

Step 2: Process the name and ask for the email.

name = msg
User.saveData("name", name)
bot.sendMessage(f"Thanks, {name}! Now, what is your email?")
Bot.handleNextCommand("get_email")

Step 3: Process the email and confirm.

email = msg
User.saveData("email", email)
bot.sendMessage("Your details have been saved. Thank you!")

6.12 Dynamic Message Replies

Telebot Creator allows bots to provide dynamic responses using variables and user-specific data.

Use Cases:

Greeting users by their name.
Sending personalized notifications.

Example:

first_name = message.from_user.first_name
bot.sendMessage(f"Hello {first_name}, welcome back!")

6.13 Inline Keyboard and Buttons

You can create interactive inline keyboards and buttons for your bot using TPY.

Use Cases:

Providing quick action buttons.
Navigating through menus.

Example: Inline Keyboard

keyboard = [
    [{"text": "Option 1", "callback_data": "option1"}],
    [{"text": "Option 2", "callback_data": "option2"}],
]
bot.sendMessage("Choose an option:", reply_markup={"inline_keyboard": keyboard})

Handling Button Clicks:

if callback_data == "option1":
    bot.sendMessage("You selected Option 1!")
elif callback_data == "option2":
    bot.sendMessage("You selected Option 2!")

6.14 Using the Random Library

The libs.Random library allows you to generate random outputs for lotteries, giveaways, or dynamic bot interactions.

Use Cases:

Picking random winners.
Generating unique codes.

Example: Generating a Random Number

random_number = libs.Random.randomInt(1, 100)
bot.sendMessage(f"Your random number is: {random_number}")

Example: Generating a Random String

random_string = libs.Random.randomStr(8)
bot.sendMessage(f"Your unique code is: {random_string}")

6.15 User Resource Management

Manage user-specific resources such as points, credits, balance or quotas using the libs.Resources library.

Use Cases:

Awarding points for user actions.
Tracking balances for memberships or services.

Example:

points = libs.Resources.userRes("points", user)
points.add(10)
bot.sendMessage(f"You have earned 10 points! Total points: {points.value()}")

6.16 Advanced Broadcasting Options

Broadcasting messages to users can be fine-tuned with custom commands or targeting specific groups.

Use Cases:

Sending promotions to active users.
Notifying specific users about updates.

Advanced Example: Custom Command Broadcast

bot.broadcast(command="special_offer")

Targeted Broadcasts:

users = [12345, 67890]  # List of user IDs
for user in users:
    bot.sendMessage(f"Hello, user {user}! Check out our latest offer.")

6.17 Debugging Features

Debugging is essential for ensuring your bot functions as expected. Telebot Creator provides multiple tools for error handling and tracking.

Tools Available:

Errors Menu:
- Access error logs directly from the dashboard.
Try-Except Handling:
- Use Python-style error handling to catch and manage exceptions.

Example:

try:
    bot.sendMessage("Sending a critical message.")
except Exception as e:
    bot.sendMessage(f"An error occurred: {str(e)}")

6.18 Automation with Webhooks

Webhooks enable your bot to react to external events in real-time, such as receiving payments or triggering commands based on third-party API updates.

Use Cases:

Automating responses to external triggers.
Integrating with payment gateways or external systems.

Example: Generating a Webhook URL

webhook_url = libs.Webhook.getUrlFor("payment_received", user_id=12345)
bot.sendMessage(f"Your webhook URL is: {webhook_url}")

6.19 Managing Scheduled Tasks

With runCommandAfter, you can schedule tasks to execute at a later time.

Use Cases:

Sending periodic reminders.
Automating recurring updates.

Example:

bot.sendMessage("A reminder will be sent in 30 seconds.")
Bot.runCommandAfter(30, "reminder_task")

In the reminder_task command:

bot.sendMessage("This is your reminder!")

6.20 Combining Features for Complex Bots

By combining these features, you can create highly interactive and functional bots.

Example: Multi-Feature Use Case

A bot that collects user information, awards points, and broadcasts updates:

bot.sendMessage("Welcome! Let’s start by getting your name.")
Bot.handleNextCommand("get_name")

In the get_name command:

name = msg
User.saveData("name", name)
bot.sendMessage(f"Thanks, {name}! You’ve earned 10 points.")
points = libs.Resources.userRes("points", user)
points.add(10)
Bot.runCommandAfter(5, "send_update")

In the send_update command:

bot.broadcast("Thank you for joining! Check out our updates.")

6.21 Example Scenarios for Real-World Use Cases

1. Referral System

Track and reward users for referring others to your bot.

Workflow:

User Shares Referral Link:

Generate a unique referral link using params in the /start command.

pythonCopyEditbot.sendMessage(f"Invite your friends using this link: t.me/{bot.username}?start={u}")

Track Referrals:

When a new user joins using the link, log the referrer.

pythonCopyEditreferrer = params
if referrer:
    referrer_points = libs.Resources.userRes("points", referrer)
    referrer_points.add(10)
    bot.sendMessage(f"User {referrer} has earned 10 points!")

Reward Top Referrers:

Use libs.Resources.userRes to fetch the top contributors.

pythonCopyEdittop_referrers = libs.Resources.userRes("points").getAllData(5)
bot.sendMessage(f"Top referrers: {top_referrers}")

2. Event Reminder Bot

Let users set reminders for specific dates and times.

Workflow:

Collect Event Details:

bot.sendMessage("What is the event name?")
Bot.handleNextCommand("get_event_name")

Ask for the Date and Time:

event_name = msg
User.saveData("event_name", event_name)
bot.sendMessage("When is the event? (Format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM)")
Bot.handleNextCommand("get_event_time")

Schedule the Reminder:

event_time = msg  # Save and validate date-time
Bot.runCommandAfter(seconds_until_event, "send_event_reminder")
bot.sendMessage("Reminder scheduled!")

Send the Reminder:

event_name = User.getData("event_name")
bot.sendMessage(f"Reminder: The event '{event_name}' is happening now!")

6.22 Integration Highlights

Fetching External Data with libs.customHTTP

Integrate your bot with external APIs to provide dynamic content.

Example: Fetching Weather Data

http_client = libs.customHTTP()
response = http_client.get("https://api.weatherapi.com/v1/current.json?key=API_KEY&q=London")
weather_data = response.json()
bot.sendMessage(f"Current temperature in London: {weather_data['current']['temp_c']}°C")
http_client.close()

6.24 Feature Customization Options

Custom Inline Keyboards

Create dynamic options for users.

keyboard = [
    [{"text": "Buy Now", "url": "https://example.com"}],
    [{"text": "Contact Support", "callback_data": "contact_support"}],
]
bot.sendMessage("Choose an action:", reply_markup={"inline_keyboard": keyboard})

6.25 Common Mistakes and Solutions

Mistake

Solution

Incorrectly scheduling commands.

Ensure the time delay for runCommandAfter is accurate and positive.

Resource mismanagement (e.g., points).

Use libs.Resources consistently to avoid overwriting or losing data.

Webhook not triggering.

Verify the webhook URL and ensure the command exists in your bot.

6.26 Debugging with Logs

Access Logs via the Dashboard:

Use the Errors menu to view logs for failed commands or system issues.

Inline Logging:

try:
    bot.sendMessage("Processing your request...")
except Exception as e:
    bot.sendMessage(f"Error: {e}") # or use 
    Bot.saveData("last_error", str(e))

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6. Bot Features and Functionalities

6.1 Wildcard Master Command (*)

6.2 At Handler Command (@)

6.3 Broadcasting Messages

6.4 Captcha Generation and Validation

6.5 Error Handling and Debugging

6.6 Persistent Data Storage

6.7 Scheduled Commands

6.8 Webhook Integration

6.9 CSV File Management

6.10 Real-Time User Points

6.11 Multi-Step User Interactions

6.12 Dynamic Message Replies

6.13 Inline Keyboard and Buttons

6.14 Using the Random Library

6.15 User Resource Management

6.16 Advanced Broadcasting Options

6.17 Debugging Features

6.18 Automation with Webhooks

6.19 Managing Scheduled Tasks

6.20 Combining Features for Complex Bots

6.21 Example Scenarios for Real-World Use Cases

6.22 Integration Highlights

6.24 Feature Customization Options

6.25 Common Mistakes and Solutions

6.26 Debugging with Logs

6.1 Wildcard Master Command (`*`)

6.2 At Handler Command (`@`)