Telegram OBS Overlay Manager

Setup Instructions

Find the Bot: The Telegram bot configured for this overlay is: Loading.... Search for this username in Telegram.
Add Bot to Chat: Add the bot (@Loading...) to the Telegram group or channel you want to display messages from. Ensure it has permission to read messages.
Get Chat ID: In the Telegram chat where you added the bot, type the command: /chatid The bot will reply with the unique Chat ID for that chat.
Enter Chat ID: Enter the Chat ID provided by the bot into the "Chat ID" field in the "Basic" settings tab below.
Configure & Apply: Adjust the style and display settings as needed, then click "Apply Settings".
Add to OBS: Copy the generated "Overlay URL" and add it as a Browser Source in OBS. Make sure the OBS source dimensions match your expectations (e.g., width 400px, height 600px).

Use this URL as a Browser Source in OBS after applying your settings. Ensure the Chat ID is correctly entered below first.

Chat ID:

Get this by adding the bot (@Loading...) to your chat and typing /chatid

Maximum messages to display:

Message display time (seconds):

Keep messages permanently (don't auto-remove)

Theme:

Note: All themes have transparent backgrounds for OBS compatibility

The background is always transparent for OBS compatibility. Only message styles can be customized.

Background Color: (Always transparent for OBS)

0%

Message Bubble Color:

80%

Text Color:

Name Color:

Use custom colors

Select a preset style for your messages. All presets have transparent backgrounds.

Dark

Light

Transparent

Purple

Green

Gaming

Preview shows styling but requires a valid Chat ID and applied settings to display live messages.