Cloakstream Telegram Bot

This is a Telegram bot that provides URL encryption services, bringing cloakstream website features to Telegram. It uses AES-GCM encryption to securely encrypt URLs and provides a simple interface for users to interact with the bot.

Features

• Encrypt URLs: Send a URL to the bot, and it will provide an encrypted version of the URL.
• Commands:
  • /start: Welcome message with instructions.
  • /help: Instructions on how to use the bot.
  • /about: Information about the bot.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 16 or higher recommended)
• A Telegram Bot Token (create a bot via BotFather)
• Basic knowledge of environment variables and encryption

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/advaithsshetty/cloakstream-telegram-bot.git
   cd cloakstream-telegram-bot

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory of the project and add the following variables:

   TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=your-telegram-bot-token
   ENCRYPTION_PASSWORD=your-encryption-password
   BASE_URL=https://proxy-download.cdxfedcxadsdcsdxz.workers.dev/
   PORT=5050

   Replace your-telegram-bot-token with the token you received from BotFather, and your-encryption-password with a secure password of your choice.

Running the Bot

To start the bot, run:

node --no-deprecation bot.js

or

node bot.js

The bot will start and listen for incoming messages. It will also start a basic HTTP server on the specified port (default is 5050).

Usage

The bot is hosted over here using daki.

• Start the Bot: Send /start to the bot to receive a welcome message.
• Get Help: Send /help to the bot to get instructions on how to use it.
• Learn More About the Bot: Send /about to get information about the bot.
• Encrypt a URL: Simply send a URL (starting with http:// or https://) to the bot, and it will respond with the encrypted version of the URL.

Encryption Details

The bot uses AES-GCM for encryption. The encryption process involves:

• Deriving a key from a password using PBKDF2.
• Encrypting the URL with AES-GCM.
• Returning the encrypted URL as a base64-encoded string.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

• node-telegram-bot-api for the Telegram Bot API integration.
• Crypto API for encryption utilities.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure that your .env file is correctly configured.
• Make sure all dependencies are properly installed.
• Verify that your bot token and encryption password are correct.
• Check the server logs for any errors or issues during runtime.

For any additional help or to report issues, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.

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