Know what matched, and why.
Evidence includes original text, message IDs and times, matching terms or fragments, and the rule snapshot used at detection. Execution records separately show what happened when an action was attempted.
Busy groups can exhaust the message cap before the configured time window. Old evidence is not automatically withdrawn when a rule changes or an edited message stops matching. Clearing local cache does not delete Telegram messages.
Retention at a glance
| Data | Limit |
|---|---|
| Raw messages | Up to 3,000 per group; at most 7 days |
| Matching evidence | 30 days |
| Completed execution records | 30 days by default |
| Unresolved recovery jobs | Until resolved |
Check your setup
- Messages and evidence have different retention limits.
- Busy groups can reach the message cap early.
- Clearing local cache does not delete Telegram messages.
Where to go next
If you are setting up TGDog for the first time, follow the complete How to use tutorial. For a deeper explanation of another topic, return to the Guide library.