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Developer builds custom Telegram bot for instant Shopify order alerts

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A developer created a custom Telegram bot using TypeScript to receive instant notifications for Shopify orders, bypassing the delays of the official Shopify mobile app. The bot, deployed as a serverless function on Vercel, processes Shopify webhooks and sends alerts to Telegram within seconds. This solution is presented as a cost-effective and understandable alternative to third-party automation services like Zapier. AI

IMPACT Enables real-time order notifications, potentially improving response times for e-commerce businesses.

RANK_REASON The article describes a custom-built tool for a specific use case, not a general product release or significant industry event.

Read on dev.to — Claude Code tag →

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Developer builds custom Telegram bot for instant Shopify order alerts

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  1. dev.to — Claude Code tag TIER_1 English(EN) · RAXXO Studios ·

    Build a Telegram Alert Bot for Shopify Orders in 30 Lines of TypeScript

    <ul> <li><p>A Bun serverless function on Vercel turns Shopify orders/create webhooks into Telegram pings in under 5s</p></li> <li><p>HMAC verification with the webhook secret stops random POSTs from spoofing your phone</p></li> <li><p>BotFather setup plus a one-time chat_id looku…

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