Telegram Purchase Order Automation: API Integration with acbuy Spreadsheet
2025-05-30
Introduction
In the era of digital commerce, automating purchase order management has become essential for efficiency. This article explores the API integration between Telegram shopping agents and the acbuy spreadsheet, enabling seamless order automation for group-buying businesses.
The Automation Workflow
- Step 1: Telegram bot receives customer orders via
@acbuy_bot - Step 2: API transforms messages into structured JSON data
- Step 3: Google Apps Script processes data into acbuy spreadsheet
// Sample endpoint
POST https://api.acbuy.com/v1/orders
{
"telegram_id": "12345",
"items": ["WidgetX", "GadgetY"],
"sheet_id": "1A2B3C4D"
}Key Benefits
| Real-time Sync | Inventory updates reflect instantly across all platforms |
| Error Reduction | Eliminates manual data entry mistakes |
| Multi-platform | Works across Telegram/WeChat/Discord |
Implementation Challenges
The main obstacles included:
- Handling China's Great Firewall when accessing Google Sheets API
- Standardizing product names from messaging platforms
- Implementing failover mechanisms for API rate limits
Case: Sneaker Group Buy
After implementation:
- Order processing time ↓ from 42 to 6 minutes
- Error rate ↓ 89%
Next Steps
The team is currently developing:
- AI-powered order validation system
- Automated payment reconciliation
- Multi-language support module