Cook on Telegram: set up and first task

Austin W

Make a Telegram bot, connect it to Cook, allow Cook Desktop, then text Cook a task and get the result back in the chat.

Transcript

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Here's how to run Cook from Telegram on your own computer.
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First open BotFather in Telegram and send /newbot.
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It gives you a token.
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In Cook open any channel, click Connect this channel and paste the token under Telegram bot.
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Then tap Get a pairing link to pair your account.
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Next send /desktop.
00:30
Cook Desktop asks for permission.
00:32
Choose Always allow, and every task in this chat can use your computer's browser even while you're away.
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Send /desktop off to stop.
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Now just ask.
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Here I asked Cook to open our homepage on my computer and send me a video.
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It shows each step and the video lands right in the chat.
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Then keep talking.
00:56
A follow-up question got a three-point answer.
01:08
Send a message.
01:09
Cook does the work on your computer.
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