Nojde Telegram API -- how do I use ForceReply?

To use the forceReply feature in the Telegram Bot API, you need to include it as part of the reply_markup parameter when sending a message to the user. The forceReply feature prompts the user to reply to a message, even if they are not using the official reply button in their Telegram client.

Here's how you can use the forceReply feature in Node.js with the node-telegram-bot-api library:

1. Install Dependencies: First, make sure you have installed the node-telegram-bot-api library:

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   npm install node-telegram-bot-api --save
   

2. Create a Telegram Bot: If you haven't created a Telegram bot yet, you need to create one using the Telegram BotFather and obtain the API token.

3. Initialize the Telegram Bot: Initialize the Telegram bot using the node-telegram-bot-api library and the API token:

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   const TelegramBot = require('node-telegram-bot-api');
   
   // Replace 'YOUR_TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN' with your actual bot token
   const bot = new TelegramBot('YOUR_TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN', { polling: true });
   

4. Use forceReply in a Message: To use the forceReply feature, include it as part of the reply_markup parameter when sending a message to the user:

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   bot.onText(/\/start/, (msg) => {
     const chatId = msg.chat.id;
   
     // Create the `forceReply` object
     const forceReplyOptions = {
       force_reply: true,
     };
   
     // Send a message with `forceReply` feature
     bot.sendMessage(chatId, 'Please reply to this message:', {
       reply_markup: forceReplyOptions,
     });
   });
   

   In the example above, when the user sends the /start command, the bot will send a message with the forceReply feature. The user will be prompted to reply to the message, even if they don't use the official reply button in their Telegram client.

Remember to handle the replies from users appropriately in your bot's logic.

That's it! Now you know how to use the forceReply feature in the Telegram Bot API using the node-telegram-bot-api library in Node.js.