Lightning Tools MCP Server
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Lightning Tools MCP Server

A Lightning Network tool server based on the MCP protocol, providing Lightning address interaction and common tool functions, which can be used in conjunction with the NWC server
2.5 points
8.8K

What is the Lightning Tools MCP Server?

This is a server based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), specifically designed to handle Lightning Network-related operations. It allows your AI assistant (such as Claude) to interact with Lightning Network addresses and use various Lightning Network tools.

How to use the Lightning Tools MCP Server?

You can add it to applications that support the MCP protocol, such as Claude Desktop or Cline, through simple configuration. After that, your AI assistant can use Lightning Network functions.

Use cases

It is very useful when you need to send/receive Lightning Network payments, query Lightning Network address information, or use other Lightning Network tools through an AI assistant.

Main Features

Lightning Network address interaction
Supports various interaction operations with Lightning Network addresses
Common Lightning Network tools
Provides integration of various common Lightning Network tools
NWC integration
Can be used seamlessly with the NWC MCP Server
Advantages
Simple and easy-to-use configuration process
Developed based on the official MCP TypeScript SDK
Well compatible with the Alby ecosystem
Supports multiple Lightning Network operations
Limitations
Requires a Node.js environment to run
May have a certain learning curve for non-technical users
Functions are concentrated on Lightning Network-related operations

How to Use

Install Node.js
Ensure that your system has Node.js 20 or a higher version installed
Configure Claude Desktop
Add the server configuration to the claude_desktop_config.json file
Or configure Cline
Add the server configuration to Cline's MCP server list
Run from source code (optional)
If you want to run from the source code, you need to install the dependencies and build the project first

Usage Examples

Send payments through AI
You can directly ask your AI assistant to send a payment to a certain address through the Lightning Network
Query address information
You can query relevant information about a Lightning Network address

Frequently Asked Questions

What prerequisites do I need to use this server?
Which Lightning Network tools does this server support?
How can I test the tool without connecting to an AI?

Related Resources

NWC MCP Server
An NWC server that can be used in conjunction with this server
MCP TypeScript SDK
The official MCP TypeScript SDK
Project source code
The GitHub repository of this project

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lightning-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@getalby/lightning-tools-mcp-server"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}
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