Installation

Installation Guide

Installing fp-telegram via Online Package Manager (OPM)

fp-telegram can be installed directly from the Online Package Manager (OPM) in Lazarus.
There are two installation options available:

1. From the OPM repository (stable version).
2. From an external source (latest release from GitHub).

To install via OPM:

1. Open Lazarus IDE.
2. Go to Package → Online Package Manager.
3. Search for fptelegram.
4. Select the package and click Install.
5. Restart Lazarus to apply the changes.

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Installing the Latest Version from GitHub

If you need the latest features and fixes, it's recommended to install fp-telegram from the GitHub repository.

Steps to install from source:

1. Clone the repository or download the latest release:

   git clone https://github.com/Al-Muhandis/fp-telegram.git

2. Open Lazarus and navigate to Package → Open Package File (.lpk).

3. Choose either:

• fptelegram.lpk or fptelegram_ex.lpk (for runtime usage).

• fptelegram_dt.lpk (for design-time installation in Lazarus IDE).

4. Click "Compile", then "Use" → "Install".

5. Lazarus will restart and apply the package.

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Using fp-telegram in Lazarus Projects

fp-telegram can be used in two ways:

• Runtime libraries (fptelegram.lpk or fptelegram_ex.lpk) – These are required to use the framework in your projects.

• Design-Time package (fptelegram_dt.lpk) – Installs the TDTLongPollBot component on the Lazarus IDE palette.

Installing TDTLongPollBot Component

1. Install fptelegram_dt.lpk via Lazarus Package Manager.
2. After Lazarus restarts, find the TDTLongPollBot component in the component palette (Misc tab).
3. Drag and drop it onto a form.
4. Set the bot token in the properties.

Now, you have a working bot without writing a single line of code! 🎉