When you run /reply keyword in a Telegram group, @DoublegramScribeBot detects the type of the message you replied to and stores it accordingly. When the keyword triggers, the bot sends the same format back to the group.
Supported types
| Type | What to reply to | What members get |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Plain text message | Same text as a reply |
| Photo | Image (with or without caption) | Photo reposted as a reply |
| Video | Video message | Video reposted as a reply |
| Animated GIF | GIF sent as document (image/gif) or certain .gif files |
Animation played in chat |
| Document | PDF, file, spreadsheet, etc. | Document file as a reply |
| Voice note | Voice message (microphone button) | Voice file as a reply |
| Audio | Music/audio attachment | Audio file as a reply |
Not supported
- Stickers — Cannot be saved as automatic replies
- Polls — Not supported
- Location / contact cards — Not supported
- Native Telegram animations sent via the GIF picker — use GIF-as-document or video instead; only document-style GIFs are detected today
- Albums / media groups — Reply to a single item, not the whole album
If Scribe shows Unsupported content type, pick a supported format or convert — e.g. send rules as text instead of a sticker.
How media is stored
For non-text replies, Scribe downloads the file from Telegram and stores it on the bot server. When the keyword fires, Scribe re-uploads the file to the group — members see the same media type, not a link.
Running /unreply keyword deletes the stored file for that trigger.
Tips by content type
Text
Best for links, rules, long FAQ blocks. Use Telegram formatting if needed — bold and links are preserved in plain text replies.
Photos and videos
Great for infographics, screenshots, demo clips. Put essential info in a separate text reply if the image alone is not searchable.
GIFs
For animated reactions or short loops — save GIFs sent as files/documents for reliable detection.
Voice and audio
Use voice notes for spoken instructions; audio files for music or podcasts. Members hear the same clip when they type the keyword.
Documents
PDFs, ZIPs, spreadsheets — useful for /reply handbook with a downloadable file.
Caption note: When you save a photo or video, Scribe stores the image/video file. Captions are not re-sent separately — include critical text in a dedicated text reply if members need to read it without opening media.
Quick reference
- Supported: text, photo, video, GIF (document), document, voice, audio
- Not supported: stickers, polls, locations
- Setup: reply +
/reply keyword - Media stored server-side until
/unreply
Related: groups and premium — adding the bot and unlocking AI in Add @DoublegramScribeBot to Your Telegram Group.