Build a Telegram Horoscope Bot with Vedika API

# Create project
mkdir telegram-astro-bot && cd telegram-astro-bot

# Initialize
npm init -y

# Install dependencies
npm install node-telegram-bot-api axios dotenv

# .env
TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=your_bot_token_here
VEDIKA_API_KEY=your_vedika_api_key_here

// index.js
require('dotenv').config();
const TelegramBot = require('node-telegram-bot-api');
const axios = require('axios');

const bot = new TelegramBot(process.env.TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN, { polling: true });
const VEDIKA_API = 'https://vedika-api-854222120654.us-central1.run.app';
const VEDIKA_KEY = process.env.VEDIKA_API_KEY;

// Zodiac signs for keyboard
const ZODIAC_SIGNS = [
  ['♈ Aries', '♉ Taurus', '♊ Gemini'],
  ['♋ Cancer', '♌ Leo', '♍ Virgo'],
  ['♎ Libra', '♏ Scorpio', '♐ Sagittarius'],
  ['♑ Capricorn', '♒ Aquarius', '♓ Pisces']
];

// /start command
bot.onText(/\/start/, (msg) => {
  const chatId = msg.chat.id;
  const firstName = msg.from.first_name;

  bot.sendMessage(chatId, `
🔮 *Welcome to Astro Guru Bot, ${firstName}!*

I can help you with:
/horoscope - Daily horoscope by zodiac
/kundali - Generate your birth chart
/match - Check compatibility
/panchang - Today's Hindu calendar
/predict - AI-powered prediction

Choose a zodiac sign to get started:
  `, {
    parse_mode: 'Markdown',
    reply_markup: {
      inline_keyboard: ZODIAC_SIGNS.map(row =>
        row.map(sign => ({
          text: sign,
          callback_data: `horoscope_${sign.split(' ')[1].toLowerCase()}`
        }))
      )
    }
  });
});

// /horoscope command
bot.onText(/\/horoscope(.*)/, async (msg, match) => {
  const chatId = msg.chat.id;
  const sign = match[1]?.trim().toLowerCase();

  if (!sign) {
    // Show zodiac selection keyboard
    bot.sendMessage(chatId, '🔮 *Select your zodiac sign:*', {
      parse_mode: 'Markdown',
      reply_markup: {
        inline_keyboard: ZODIAC_SIGNS.map(row =>
          row.map(s => ({
            text: s,
            callback_data: `horoscope_${s.split(' ')[1].toLowerCase()}`
          }))
        )
      }
    });
    return;
  }

  await sendHoroscope(chatId, sign);
});

// Handle callback queries (button clicks)
bot.on('callback_query', async (query) => {
  const chatId = query.message.chat.id;
  const data = query.data;

  if (data.startsWith('horoscope_')) {
    const sign = data.replace('horoscope_', '');
    await bot.answerCallbackQuery(query.id, { text: `Loading ${sign}...` });
    await sendHoroscope(chatId, sign);
  }
});

// Send horoscope helper
async function sendHoroscope(chatId, sign) {
  try {
    bot.sendChatAction(chatId, 'typing');

    const response = await axios.post(
      `${VEDIKA_API}/v1/horoscope/daily`,
      {
        zodiac_sign: sign,
        date: new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0]
      },
      {
        headers: {
          'Authorization': `Bearer ${VEDIKA_KEY}`,
          'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        }
      }
    );

    const data = response.data;
    const emoji = getZodiacEmoji(sign);

    const message = `
${emoji} *${sign.toUpperCase()} - Today's Horoscope*

${data.prediction || data.horoscope || 'The stars are aligning in your favor today!'}

🌟 *Lucky Number:* ${data.lucky_number || Math.floor(Math.random() * 9) + 1}
🎨 *Lucky Color:* ${data.lucky_color || 'Blue'}
💰 *Career:* ${data.career || 'Focus on priorities'}
❤️ *Love:* ${data.love || 'Express your feelings'}

_Powered by Vedika API_
    `;

    bot.sendMessage(chatId, message, {
      parse_mode: 'Markdown',
      reply_markup: {
        inline_keyboard: [
          [{ text: '🔄 Check Another Sign', callback_data: 'show_signs' }],
          [{ text: '💑 Compatibility Check', callback_data: 'show_match' }]
        ]
      }
    });
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Horoscope error:', error.message);
    bot.sendMessage(chatId, '❌ Sorry, couldn\'t fetch horoscope. Try again!');
  }
}

// /kundali command
bot.onText(/\/kundali/, (msg) => {
  const chatId = msg.chat.id;

  bot.sendMessage(chatId, `
📜 *Generate Your Birth Chart (Kundali)*

Please send your birth details in this format:
\`YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM City\`

Example:
\`1990-05-15 10:30 Mumbai\`
  `, { parse_mode: 'Markdown' });

  // Listen for next message
  bot.once('message', async (reply) => {
    if (reply.chat.id !== chatId) return;

    const parts = reply.text.split(' ');
    if (parts.length < 3) {
      bot.sendMessage(chatId, '❌ Invalid format. Use: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM City');
      return;
    }

    const [date, time, ...placeParts] = parts;
    const place = placeParts.join(' ');

    try {
      bot.sendChatAction(chatId, 'typing');

      const response = await axios.post(
        `${VEDIKA_API}/v1/kundali/basic`,
        { date, time, place, timezone: 'Asia/Kolkata' },
        {
          headers: {
            'Authorization': `Bearer ${VEDIKA_KEY}`,
            'Content-Type': 'application/json'
          }
        }
      );

      const data = response.data;

      const message = `
📜 *Your Birth Chart (Kundali)*

📅 Birth: ${date} at ${time}
📍 Place: ${place}

🌙 *Moon Sign:* ${data.moon_sign || 'Calculating...'}
☀️ *Sun Sign:* ${data.sun_sign || 'Calculating...'}
⬆️ *Ascendant:* ${data.ascendant || 'Calculating...'}
🌟 *Nakshatra:* ${data.nakshatra || 'Calculating...'}

*Planetary Positions:*
${formatPlanets(data.planets)}

_Generated by Vedika API_
      `;

      bot.sendMessage(chatId, message, { parse_mode: 'Markdown' });
    } catch (error) {
      console.error('Kundali error:', error.message);
      bot.sendMessage(chatId, '❌ Error generating kundali. Check format!');
    }
  });
});

// /match command
bot.onText(/\/match(.*)/, async (msg, match) => {
  const chatId = msg.chat.id;
  const args = match[1]?.trim().split(' ').filter(Boolean);

  if (!args || args.length < 2) {
    bot.sendMessage(chatId, `
💑 *Compatibility Check*

Send two zodiac signs:
\`/match aries leo\`
\`/match cancer pisces\`
    `, { parse_mode: 'Markdown' });
    return;
  }

  const [sign1, sign2] = args;

  try {
    bot.sendChatAction(chatId, 'typing');

    const response = await axios.post(
      `${VEDIKA_API}/v1/compatibility/zodiac`,
      { sign1, sign2 },
      {
        headers: {
          'Authorization': `Bearer ${VEDIKA_KEY}`,
          'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        }
      }
    );

    const data = response.data;
    const score = data.compatibility_score || data.score || Math.floor(Math.random() * 30) + 60;
    const hearts = '❤️'.repeat(Math.round(score / 20));

    const message = `
💑 *${sign1.toUpperCase()} + ${sign2.toUpperCase()}*

${hearts} *${score}% Compatible*

${data.summary || data.analysis || 'These signs can create beautiful harmony together with understanding.'}

*Strengths:*
✅ ${data.strengths?.slice(0, 3).join('\n✅ ') || 'Good communication\nEmotional support\nShared values'}

*Challenges:*
⚠️ ${data.challenges?.slice(0, 2).join('\n⚠️ ') || 'Different approaches\nNeed for patience'}

*Tip:* ${data.advice || 'Focus on understanding each other\'s needs.'}

_Powered by Vedika API_
    `;

    bot.sendMessage(chatId, message, { parse_mode: 'Markdown' });
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Match error:', error.message);
    bot.sendMessage(chatId, '❌ Error checking compatibility. Try again!');
  }
});

// /panchang command
bot.onText(/\/panchang/, async (msg) => {
  const chatId = msg.chat.id;

  try {
    bot.sendChatAction(chatId, 'typing');

    const today = new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0];

    const response = await axios.post(
      `${VEDIKA_API}/v1/panchang/daily`,
      { date: today, place: 'New Delhi', timezone: 'Asia/Kolkata' },
      {
        headers: {
          'Authorization': `Bearer ${VEDIKA_KEY}`,
          'Content-Type': 'application/json'
        }
      }
    );

    const data = response.data;

    const message = `
🗓️ *Today's Panchang*
${today}

🌙 *Tithi:* ${data.tithi || 'Shukla Paksha'}
🌟 *Nakshatra:* ${data.nakshatra || 'Rohini'}
📅 *Day:* ${new Date().toLocaleDateString('en-US', { weekday: 'long' })}

☀️ *Sunrise:* ${data.sunrise || '6:30 AM'}
🌅 *Sunset:* ${data.sunset || '5:45 PM'}

⚠️ *Rahu Kaal:* ${data.rahu_kaal || '10:30 AM - 12:00 PM'}
✅ *Abhijit Muhurat:* ${data.abhijit_muhurat || '11:45 AM - 12:30 PM'}

🔮 *Today is good for:*
${data.auspicious_for?.join(', ') || 'Starting new ventures, travel, meetings'}

_Powered by Vedika API_
    `;

    bot.sendMessage(chatId, message, { parse_mode: 'Markdown' });
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Panchang error:', error.message);
    bot.sendMessage(chatId, '❌ Error fetching panchang. Try again!');
  }
});

// Helper functions
function getZodiacEmoji(sign) {
  const emojis = {
    aries: '♈', taurus: '♉', gemini: '♊', cancer: '♋',
    leo: '♌', virgo: '♍', libra: '♎', scorpio: '♏',
    sagittarius: '♐', capricorn: '♑', aquarius: '♒', pisces: '♓'
  };
  return emojis[sign.toLowerCase()] || '🔮';
}

function formatPlanets(planets) {
  if (!planets || !Array.isArray(planets)) {
    return '🪐 Sun in Leo\n🌙 Moon in Cancer\n♂️ Mars in Aries';
  }
  return planets.slice(0, 5).map(p =>
    `${p.name}: ${p.sign} ${p.degree || ''}°`
  ).join('\n');
}

console.log('🚀 Astro Guru Bot is running!');
console.log('📱 Add @your_bot_username on Telegram to test');

# Run the bot
node index.js

# You should see:
# 🚀 Astro Guru Bot is running!

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