Telethon is alive on Codeberg. Its GitHub repo has been archived since February

Description and use

Developers often rely on GitHub status, but key Telegram libraries are archived yet active elsewhere. Checking PyPI/npm releases and maintainer locations accurately assesses library health.

Problem

Developers rely on GitHub status to judge library health, but key Telegram libraries are archived on GitHub while still active elsewhere, misleading users.

Outcome

By shifting focus from GitHub to package registries and maintainer locations, developers can accurately assess library health, avoid stale dependencies, and choose actively maintained Telegram libraries.

Workflow

• 1. Query the package registry (PyPI or npm) to get the latest release upload time.
• 2. Locate the maintainer’s active hosting platform via README or profile clues.
• 3. Examine monthly download trends for steady activity.
• 4. Verify if the issue tracker is open or closed. If closed, the repo is likely archived.

Evidence

Telethon did not die. It moved. The newest commit on Codeberg, dated 14 Sept 2026, is titled «Add missing parameters to friendly message methods»

Source

PyPI serves 1.45.0, published 10 Sept 2026

Source

GramJS npm package has 891,746 downloads between 13 Aug 2026 and 11 Sept 2026

Source