AstrakoBot

A modular Telegram Python bot running on python3 with a sqlalchemy database.

Originally a SaitamaRobot fork, AstrakoBot evolved further and was built to be more robust.

• Bot link:

• Support group:

• Recommended federation:

In support group you can ask for help, discover/request new features, report bugs, and stay in the loop whenever a new update is available.

How to setup/deploy.

Read these notes carefully before proceeding

• Edit any mentions of @AstrakoBotSupport to your own support chat
• Your code must be open source and a link to your fork's repository must be there in the start reply of the bot
• This repo does not come with technical support, so DO NOT come to us asking help about deploy/console errors

Steps to self Host!!

Setting up the bot (Read this before trying to use!):

Please make sure to use python3.6, as I cannot guarantee everything will work as expected on older Python versions! This is because markdown parsing is done by iterating through a dict, which is ordered by default in 3.6.

Configuration

There are two possible ways of configuring your bot: a config.py file, or ENV variables.

The preferred version is to use a config.py file, as it makes it easier to see all your settings grouped together. This file should be placed in your AstrakoBot folder, alongside the __main__.py file. This is where your bot token will be loaded from, as well as your database URI (if you're using a database), and most of your other settings.

It is recommended to import sample_config and extend the Config class, as this will ensure your config contains all defaults set in the sample_config, hence making it easier to upgrade.

An example config.py file could be:

from AstrakoBot.sample_config import Config

class Development(Config):
    OWNER_ID = 254318997  # your telegram ID
    OWNER_USERNAME = "SonOfLars"  # your telegram username
    API_KEY = "your bot api key"  # your api key, as provided by the @botfather
    SQLALCHEMY_DATABASE_URI = 'postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/database'  # sample db credentials
    JOIN_LOGGER = '-1234567890' # some group chat that your bot is a member of
    USE_JOIN_LOGGER = True
    SUDO_USERS = [18673980, 83489514]  # List of id's for users which have sudo access to the bot.
    LOAD = []
    NO_LOAD = ['translation']

If you can't have a config.py file (EG on Heroku), it is also possible to use environment variables. So just go and read the config sample file.

Python dependencies

Install the necessary Python dependencies by moving to the project directory and running:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

This will install all the necessary python packages.

Database

If you wish to use a database-dependent module (eg: locks, notes, userinfo, users, filters, welcomes), you'll need to have a database installed on your system. I use Postgres, so I recommend using it for optimal compatibility.

In the case of Postgres, this is how you would set up a database on a Debian/ubuntu system. Other distributions may vary.

• install postgresql:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install postgresql

• change to the Postgres user:

sudo su - postgres

• create a new database user (change YOUR_USER appropriately):

createuser -P -s -e YOUR_USER

This will be followed by you need to input your password.

• create a new database table:

createdb -O YOUR_USER YOUR_DB_NAME

Change YOUR_USER and YOUR_DB_NAME appropriately.

• finally:

psql YOUR_DB_NAME -h YOUR_HOST YOUR_USER

This will allow you to connect to your database via your terminal. By default, YOUR_HOST should be 0.0.0.0:5432.

You should now be able to build your database URI. This will be:

sqldbtype://username:pw@hostname:port/db_name

Replace sqldbtype with whichever DB you're using (eg Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, etc) repeat for your username, password, hostname (localhost?), port (5432?), and DB name.

Modules

Setting load order.

The module load order can be changed via the LOAD and NO_LOAD configuration settings. These should both represent lists.

If LOAD is an empty list, all modules in modules/ will be selected for loading by default.

If NO_LOAD is not present or is an empty list, all modules selected for loading will be loaded.

If a module is in both LOAD and NO_LOAD, the module will not be loaded - NO_LOAD takes priority.

Creating your own modules.

Creating a module has been simplified as much as possible - but do not hesitate to suggest further simplification.

All that is needed is that your .py file is in the modules folder.

To add commands, make sure to import the dispatcher via

from AstrakoBot import dispatcher.

You can then add commands using the usual

dispatcher.add_handler().

Assigning the __help__ variable to a string describing this modules' available commands will allow the bot to load it and add the documentation for your module to the /help command. Setting the __mod_name__ variable will also allow you to use a nicer, user-friendly name for a module.

The __migrate__() function is used for migrating chats - when a chat is upgraded to a supergroup, the ID changes, so it is necessary to migrate it in the DB.

The __stats__() function is for retrieving module statistics, eg number of users, number of chats. This is accessed through the /stats command, which is only available to the bot owner.

Starting the bot.

Once you've set up your database and your configuration is complete, simply run (Linux):

python3 -m AstrakoBot

For queries or any issues regarding the bot please open an issue ticket or visit us at AstrakoBotSupport

Credits

The bot is based on the original work done by PaulSonOfLars and AnimeKaizoku All original credits go to Paul and AnimeKaizoku, Without their efforts, this fork would not have been possible!

Any other authorship/credits can be seen through the commits.

Should any be missing kindly let us know at AstrakoBotSupport or simply submit a pull request on the readme.