What is hdcd-telegram and why use it?

Rust binary replacing Claude Code's bloated Bun Telegram plugin. 20x lighter, fixes bugs, scales to fleets.

How do I install hdcd-telegram for Claude Code?

Grab binary from GitHub, set .env token, update .mcp.json, launch with --dangerously-load-development-channels server:telegram. Pair via DM.

Does hdcd-telegram support group chats and voice?

Yes — full groups with policies, local Whisper transcription, all message types.

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hdcd-telegram: Rust's 3.5MB Knife to Bun's Bloated Telegram Gut in Claude Code

Claude Code's official Telegram plugin is a RAM-sucking zombie factory. hdcd-telegram kills it dead with Rust efficiency — 20x lighter, instant start, and it actually works.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

Side-by-side comparison of Bun vs hdcd-telegram binary size, RAM usage, and startup times for Claude Code

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hdcd-telegram slashes RAM from 100MB to 5MB per Claude Code Telegram instance, enabling massive scaling. 𝕏
Fixes official plugin bugs like zombie processes, channel failures, and slow starts. 𝕏
Drop-in swap preserves settings; full feature parity including local voice transcription. 𝕏

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