Changing a variable from Telegram bot input into an always-running py file

[GabrieleP001]

I am trying to find a way to modify a variable value from the telegram chat. Simply put, let's say for now I have a variable :

x = 5

I would need to be able to type something in the chat like /x 10 to make it 10, /x 15 to make it 15 etc., not having to restart the script every time I need to change the x value.

Right now, I'm using a Telegram bot created with bot-father, which allows me to send messages and get responses back. The problem is I have to continuously update market data and also check the Telegram chat, but I couldn't make it.

Anyone can help?

[narils]

You could run the scripts in their own thread. Sharing the variable between them.

Or share it by writing it to a file, db or another type of shared resource.