https://github.com/gabrielrf/video2telegram

Watches a folder. If new file, sends gif using Telegram Messenger.
https://github.com/gabrielrf/video2telegram

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Watches a folder. If new file, sends gif using Telegram Messenger.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/gabrielrf/video2telegram
• Owner: GabrielRF
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2018-09-17T17:15:19.000Z (almost 7 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2021-10-26T15:33:16.000Z (over 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-12-31T11:23:52.856Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: docker, docker-compose, synology, synology-surveillance-station, telegram, telegram-bot-api
• Language: Python
• Homepage: https://hub.docker.com/r/gabrielrf/video2telegram/
• Size: 356 KB
• Stars: 31
• Watchers: 5
• Forks: 4
• Open Issues: 2
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

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# Video to Telegram

![Dog trying to enter a door with a stick on its mouth](https://media.giphy.com/media/xIsRzrb2F4xgI/giphy.gif)

* [About](#about)

* [Setup](#setup)

  * [Docker Compose](#docker-compose)

  * [Python](#python)

  * [Synology Docker](#synology-docker)

* [Example](#example)

* [Contribute](#contribute)

* [Contact](#contact-me)

## About

This docker container checks if a new file is created on a folder and sends it to a person/group/channel using [Telegram Messenger](https://telegram.org).

The idea behind this project is to send me a gif everytime my camera detects movement. The camera is pointed to my door, this way I can see on real time who is entering or leaving my place. Also, another unexpected benefit of using this project is to have a cloud backup of my camera for free. 

## Setup

### Docker Compose

```

file2gif:

    image: gabrielrf/video2telegram

    environment:

        - BOT_TOKEN=

        - FOLDER=/

        - EXTENSION=mp4

        - DESTINATION=

    restart: always

    volumes:

        - host_folder:container_folder

```

`BOT_TOKEN`: Token given by [@BotFather](https://t.me/BotFather) on Telegram.

`FOLDER`: Folder that will be monitored by the script. In case of a folder tree, set the top-level folder.

`EXTENSION`: The extension of the file that should be sent. Usually `mp4` is the case.

`DESTINATION`: To whom the message will be sent.

`volumes`: The same folder used on `FOLDER`:Some folder that exists on the container. Suggested: `/mnt`

### Python

First, run 

```

pip install inotify

pip install pytelegrambotapi

pip install ffmpy

```

to install the libraries needed. Then, open `file2gif.py` and make the necessary adjustments on `BOT_TOKEN`, `FOLDER`, `EXTENSION` and `DESTINATION` as listed above. 

Run the Python Script.

```

python file2gif.py

```

### Synology Docker

Open the Docker App on your Synology Device. On `Registry`, look for `video2telegram` and double click the result to download the image. 

![Synology Registry](img/synology_registry.png)

On the `Image` tab, check if the download is completed. Once completed, double click the image and set it as follows.

![Synology Container Launch image 1](img/synology_container_1.png)

`Container Name` is optional. `Enable auto-restart` is recommended.

Click on `Advanced Settings` and go to tab `Volume`. Click on `Add Folder` and find your camera folder. 

![Synology Container Launch image 2](img/synology_container_2.png)

Click on `Select`. Go to tab `Environment` and add the variables. Check [Docker Compose](#docker-compose) topic for details. Don't create or change other variables.

Your settings should look similar to this image:

![Synology Container Launch image 3](img/synology_container_3.png)

Click on `Apply` and it should be ready and running.

## Example

This is a YouTube video with the expected result

[![YouTube video of Video2Telegram](https://img.youtube.com/vi/f4AZRUY2RME/0.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4AZRUY2RME)

## Contribute

Pull requests and issues are welcome! 

## Contact me

[GabRF.com](https://gabrf.com)

[@GabrielRF](https://t.me/gabrielrf) on Telegram.