Appointment Telegram Bot Template

A ready-to-use Telegram bot that lets customers book appointments directly in chat. Perfect for consultants, coaches, service providers, and small businesses that want to automate scheduling without paying monthly fees.

What it does:

Walks customers through a self-booking flow: service → date → time → name → contact → confirm

Prevents double-booking with a built-in slot engine

Supports multiple services (different durations and prices)

Sends owner alerts for new bookings

Optional approval workflow (bookings can be auto-confirmed or require manual approval)

Generates .ics calendar files customers can add to Google, Outlook, or Apple Calendar

Owner commands:

/schedule – view upcoming bookings

/approve <id> – approve pending bookings

/cancel <id> – cancel a booking

What’s included:

bot.py → appointment bot code

config.json → set your business name, timezone, services, hours

requirements.txt → install dependencies

.env.sample → secure token handling

README.txt → step-by-step setup guide

flows_examples.md → examples for customizing services and hours

LICENSE.txt + INSTALL.txt + SECURITY_NOTES.md → professional polish

Pricing Note: This template is priced at a $5 minimum so it’s accessible to everyone. The suggested value is $40. If you find value and want to support my mission of bringing AI tools to underserved regions, you’re welcome to pay more.