Aura Telegram Bot Adapter

This microservice provides a Telegram interface for the Aura Platform, allowing users to search for deals and negotiate prices directly via Telegram.

Setup Instructions

1. Get a Telegram Bot Token

To use this bot, you need a token from Telegram's BotFather:

1. Open Telegram and search for @BotFather.

2. Send the /newbot command.

3. Follow the instructions to choose a name and username for your bot.

4. BotFather will provide you with an API token. Save this token.

2. Configure Environment Variables

Set the following environment variables (e.g., in your .env file or compose.yml):

• AURA_TG__TOKEN: The token you received from BotFather.

• AURA_TG__CORE_URL: The address of the core-service (default: core-service:50051).

3. Run with Docker Compose

From the root directory:

docker compose up telegram-bot

Features

• /start: Welcome message and instructions.

• /search <query>: Search for deals using the Aura Core Service.

• Negotiation: Click on a search result to start a negotiation session. Enter your bid as a number.