diff --git a/bot/bot.py b/bot/bot.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+
+import config
+from telegram.ext import Updater, MessageHandler, Filters
+
+
+def message_handling(bot, update):
+    pass
+
+
+updater = Updater(token=config.api_key)
+dispatcher = updater.dispatcher
+dispatcher.add_handler(MessageHandler(Filters.text, message_handling))
diff --git a/bot/sample.config.py b/bot/sample.config.py
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+# Create a new bot by messaging @BotFather and follow the instructions
+# Replace the key by the actual token recieved from BotFather
+api_key = "123456789:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
+
+# Port to connect to server
+port = 9876