Kleinanzeigen Telegram Bot

Overview

This Telegram Bot monitors the Kleinanzeigen website for new listings that match user-defined search terms and time intervals. The bot utilizes the Telegram API to notify users immediately when new offers are found.

How It Works

• Monitoring: The bot continuously scans Kleinanzeigen for specific search keywords.
• Notifications: Users receive automatic updates via Telegram whenever a new listing is found.
• Customization: Users can define search terms and polling intervals according to their preferences.

Setup

1. Prerequisites:

   • Python 3.6 or newer
   • Required libraries: telegram, beautifulsoup4, multiprocessing, threading, asyncio.

2. Bot Token:

   • Create a new bot via BotFather on Telegram and copy the Bot Token.

3. Configuration:

   • Replace BOT_TOKEN in the main file with your personal Bot Token.

4. Install Dependencies:

   • Run pip install -r requirements.txt to install the necessary libraries.

Usage

• Start Bot: Run python telegram_bot.py.
• Start Worker: Send /startworker in the chat to begin monitoring.
• Set Search Term: Follow the instructions in the chat to define search terms and intervals.
• Stop Worker: Send /stopworker to stop monitoring.
• List Workers: Send /listworker to view active monitoring tasks.

Advanced Features

• Error Handling: The bot includes a reliable error handling system.
• Logging: Comprehensive logging capabilities assist with troubleshooting and debugging.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. It is free for both private and commercial use.

Contributing

Improvements and suggestions are always welcome. Please submit pull requests or report issues in the GitHub repository.

Disclaimer

This bot is not affiliated with the official Kleinanzeigen website and is intended for educational purposes only.