What do you check before trying a Telegram bot?

Hi everyone — I’m Alex, the maker of miniTelegram.

Finding a Telegram bot often starts with a link from a friend or a name mentioned in a chat. But what helps you decide whether to try it?

We’re building miniTelegram as a free directory with searchable categories, curated collections, app descriptions, screenshots and audience trends where available. You can explore it at https://minitelegram.com/en.

I’d like your feedback on two things:

1. What was the last task you tried to solve with a Telegram bot, and how did you find one?

2. What information would you want to see before opening it — pricing, screenshots, recent activity, alternatives, or something else?

A real example of where discovery felt difficult would be especially useful as we improve the catalog. Thanks!