BroadcastChannel
Generate a microblog site from a Telegram channel
BroadcastChannel is an Astro-based site that renders posts from a public Telegram Channel as a microblog-style website. It is designed for fast delivery and indexability, exposing standard feeds and sitemaps for syndication and search engines.
Key Features
- Uses a Telegram Channel as the publishing backend (no separate CMS required)
- SEO-oriented output, including a sitemap endpoint
- RSS and JSON Feed endpoints for syndication
- Minimal client-side JavaScript (server-rendered output)
- Environment-based configuration for channel, locale/timezone, navigation links, and basic SEO controls
- Optional comments toggle and header/footer HTML injection
Use Cases
- Publish a lightweight personal microblog powered by Telegram posts
- Provide an RSS/JSON feed for a channel’s updates on a standalone site
- Create a simple “channel to website” presence for communities or curated link/news channels
Limitations and Considerations
- Requires a public Telegram Channel and settings that allow public access to channel content
- Content availability depends on Telegram’s public rendering and any platform restrictions on certain channels
BroadcastChannel is a good fit when you want a static-like microblog experience while keeping Telegram as the primary publishing workflow. It combines a modern web framework with feed and SEO features to make Telegram content easier to browse and subscribe to outside the app.
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