Preface#
Previously, I used qBittorrent to send notifications through email after completing tasks. However, since reinstalling qBittorrent, email platforms have tightened their restrictions on SMTP services, requiring additional steps such as mobile two-factor authentication and application-specific passwords, which has become inconvenient. Therefore, I decided to switch to using Telegram Bot for notifications.
Script Content#
import requests
import sys
def send_telegram_message(bot_token, chat_id, message):
url = f"https://api.telegram.org/bot{bot_token}/sendMessage"
payload = {
"chat_id": chat_id,
"text": message
}
response = requests.post(url, json=payload)
return response.json()
# Replace Telegram Bot token and chat ID
bot_token = "Telegram Bot Token"
chat_id = "Telegram Chat ID"
if __name__ == "__main__":
if len(sys.argv) > 2:
# Get external parameters
torrent_name = sys.argv[1]
save_path = sys.argv[2]
# Build the message to be sent
message = f"Torrent Completed\nTorrent Name: {torrent_name}\nSave Path: {save_path}"
# Call the send message function and pass the message to it
response = send_telegram_message(bot_token, chat_id, message)
print(response)
Usage#
After saving the script content as a Python file, set the script execution command in qBittorrent - Downloads - Run External Program.
python "Python Script File Location" "%N" "%D"
Conclusion#
Using Telegram Bot notifications not only avoids the hassle of email settings but also allows for real-time notifications, providing a better understanding of the status of download tasks. Now, with Telegram Bot, you can stay updated on download progress and completion, resulting in a smoother and more efficient downloading experience.