PnP Directory
Telegram-powered community directory tools.
PnP Directory helps approved communities organize directory access, manage shortlinks for pnp.directory, and coordinate listing workflows through a dedicated Telegram bot experience.
This page is a practical briefing for PnP Directory. It covers what the tool does in plain terms, any outside helpers it works with, the real things to know first, and clear next steps if it fits what you need.
What it does
The features that make PnP Directory useful inside the rooms it lives in.
Telegram directory bot
Manage directory access and shortlinks for approved communities through a dedicated Telegram bot interface.
Shortlink management
Create and manage shortlinks for pnp.directory so listings, channels, and resources can be shared with stable, readable URLs.
Listing workflows
Bot-powered workflows for community listing updates without manual link or content sprawl.
Access by request
Directory access is provisioned for approved community admins. Reach out through the bot for setup.
Common questions
Helpful answers for people getting started with PnP Directory.
This is starter guidance. See the Setup and Security sections above for full details.
Setup guide
Open https://t.me/PNPDirectoryBot in Telegram and tap Start.
Follow the in-bot prompts to request directory access for your community.
Once approved, use the bot to create and manage shortlinks tied to your listings.
Permissions & Data
What this tool needs to function in your group, and what it explicitly does not do.
Permissions needed
- Receive messages and commands sent directly to the bot
- Access is provisioned for approved community admins on request
Does not do
- Does not require group admin permissions for directory bot interactions
- Does not access group message history
- Does not expose private group data or member information publicly
- Does not act across communities it has not been approved for
Good to know
- Access is provisioned by directory admins on request.
Ready to try PnP Directory?
Telegram-powered community directory tools.