Using the Wildcard (*) Command¶

Now let’s build a bot that always replies, no matter what the user sends.

This is done using the wildcard command (*).

What is the * Command?¶

The * command is a catch-all command.

It runs when:

In simple words:

If nothing else matches, * runs.

We will create a bot that:

This is useful for simple auto-reply bots or fallback responses.

Open your bot’s Commands section and add a new command.

Command : *
Answer : Hello 👋 I reply to everything you send!

That’s it.
No logic is required.

When a user sends any message:

This happens for:

Tip

* Command able to capture all types of telegram update

With only the * command defined:

The same answer is sent every time.

Info

The * command only runs when no other command matches.

If your bot also has a /start command:

This makes * perfect as a fallback.

Use the * command for:

Warning

Do not place important bot logic inside *.
Use it as a fallback, not a primary command.

If it does, your wildcard command is working 🎉

You now understand how: