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Most users copy/paste links into third-party sites or apps to download videos, then manually re-upload them to Telegram.

This workflow does it all automatically: listens for a link in Telegram, downloads the file via MediaDL API, and sends it back to the same chat — all hands-free.

Benefits
One-click video download directly inside Telegram
Browser-like HTTP headers for higher success rate
Wait nodes prevent race conditions or failed fetches
Supports any link MediaDL can resolve (YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
Instant reply with the actual .mp4 file in chat

How It Works
Telegram Trigger waits for a message with a video link
Sends the URL to MediaDL /api/download to resolve media info
Waits 3 seconds to allow backend processing
Extracts medias[0].url from response
Waits 3 more seconds for proxy to be ready
Calls MediaDL /api/proxy-download?fileUrl=... to fetch the binary
Sends the video back to the same chat with proper filename

Who Is This For
Channel owners reposting videos quickly
Community managers curating user-shared content
Power users who want a private Telegram media downloader

Setup
Connect Telegram bot to n8n (get Bot Token via BotFather)
Add MediaDL API endpoint (/api/download + /api/proxy-download)
Configure headers (User-Agent, Referer) to mimic a browser
Adjust wait times for large files or slow hosts
Test with a small video before scaling

ROI & Monetization
Save 5+ minutes per download/repost cycle
Offer as a “content reposter bot” for Telegram communities
Package as a paid convenience tool for private groups

Strategy Insights
In the full walkthrough, I show how to:
Build reliable Telegram bots with n8n
Handle delays, retries, and file size limits
Extend workflow to auto-caption or archive media
Turn this into a subscription or group-access SaaS bot

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