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+id: task-82
+title: Add /start command to Telegram bot with usage instructions
+status: To Do
+assignee: []
+created_date: '2025-07-31'
+labels: []
+dependencies: []
+---
+
+## Description
+
+Implement a /start command handler in the Telegram bot that provides clear instructions to users on how to use the visual image search functionality
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] Bot responds to /start command with helpful instructions
+- [ ] Instructions explain how to send or forward images for search
+- [ ] Instructions mention the >90% similarity threshold
+- [ ] Response includes examples of supported image formats
+- [ ] Response is user-friendly and well-formatted
+- [ ] Command works for both new and existing users
+- [ ] Bot continues to handle regular image messages normally
+- [ ] Help text is concise but comprehensive