Usage #
This page introduces some of Save Any Bot’s features and basic usage. If you can’t find what you need here, please also see the Configuration Guide or ask in GitHub Discussions.
Bot Commands #
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
/start | Open help and the command list |
/save | Save a replied media message, or batch-save a message range |
/download | Download links using Direct, Aria2, or Video |
/transfer | Transfer files between storages |
/tasks | Inspect and manage running, queued, and failed tasks |
/config | User settings: filename and conflict strategy, silent mode, default storage |
/template | Set the custom filename template |
/dirs | Manage storage directories |
/rules | Manage storage rules |
/watch | Watch chats and manage notifications/peer sync (UserBot) |
/parser | Manage parser plugins |
/update | Check for updates |
File Transfer #
To use the bot’s Telegram file saving feature, you need to send or forward the following types of messages to the bot:
- File or media messages, such as images, videos, documents, etc.
- Telegram message links, for example:
https://t.me/acherkrau/1097. Even if the channel prohibits forwarding and saving, the bot can still download its files. - Telegra.ph article links. The bot will download all images in the article.
Group Chats #
The bot works in basic groups and supergroups. Broadcast channels are not supported.
- In groups the bot only reacts to explicit commands and button callbacks; ordinary media and link messages are not saved automatically.
- To save a file from the group, reply to it with
/save, or use/save@YourBotin groups. Other commands such as/downloadwork as usual. - Only whitelisted users can use the bot. Messages from other members are ignored silently, and their button clicks receive a permission alert.
- Messages sent by anonymous administrators in supergroups have no identifiable user and are ignored.
- With the default Privacy Mode, the bot only receives commands addressed to it, mentions, and replies to its own messages. To let it receive all group messages, use
/setprivacyin @BotFather to disable Privacy Mode and re-add the bot to the group. Even then, the bot only reacts to commands and buttons in groups.