# 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](https://t.me/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` (default: `core:50051`).

### 3. Run with Docker Compose

From the root directory:

```bash
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.