Getting Started
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS 10.15+ or Windows 10+ (64-bit) |
| Browser | Google Chrome (latest recommended) |
| Runtime | Python 3.x |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 200 MB free space |
| Internet | Stable broadband connection |
Recommended Specifications
| Component | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS 14+ or Windows 11 |
| Processor | Quad-core 3.0 GHz or Apple Silicon |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Internet | High-speed, low-latency connection |
Software Dependencies
| Dependency | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Extension host and UI |
| Python 3.x | Authentication GUI |
| TDLib | Telegram client library (included) |
Notes
- More chats means more resources. Monitoring many Telegram groups simultaneously benefits from higher RAM and a faster processor.
- Audio processing requires additional CPU resources when active.
- Internet speed directly impacts how quickly Sentinel receives and processes messages. A stable, low-latency connection ensures you get CAs as fast as possible.
- Telegram API credentials are required. Get them free at my.telegram.org/apps.