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Alerts

Telegram Integration

Receive API breaking change alerts via Telegram bot.

Telegram alerts require a Pro plan.

Setup

  1. Open @VarenAlertsBot on Telegram
  2. Send /start — the bot will reply with your chat ID
  3. Copy the chat ID
  4. Go to DashboardSettingsTelegram
  5. Paste your chat ID and click Connect
  6. The bot will send a test message to confirm the connection

Enable per API

After connecting, enable Telegram alerts for each API:

  1. Go to Dashboard → click on the API → Settings
  2. Under Alert Routing, check Telegram
  3. Click Save

What Telegram alerts look like

Telegram alerts include:

  • API name with a breaking change indicator
  • Description of each change
  • Affected endpoint (if applicable)
  • A link to view full details in the Varen dashboard

Bot commands

CommandDescription
/startGet your chat ID for connecting to Varen
/helpSetup instructions and documentation link

Disconnecting

Go to DashboardSettingsTelegram and click Disconnect. Your chat ID will be removed and you will stop receiving Telegram alerts.

If you cancel your Pro plan, Telegram is automatically disconnected.

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