Lightning Tools Mcp Server
What is Lightning Tools Mcp Server
lightning-tools-mcp-server is a server that allows interaction with lightning addresses and provides access to various common lightning tools, specifically designed to work with Language Learning Models (LLMs).
Use cases
Use cases include integrating lightning payment solutions into applications, testing lightning tools without a LLM, and enhancing LLM capabilities with lightning network functionalities.
How to use
To use lightning-tools-mcp-server, you need to add it to your configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json or Cline prompt) and ensure that you have Node.js 20+ and Yarn installed for installation and building.
Key features
Key features include the ability to interact with lightning addresses, access to a variety of lightning tools, and compatibility with the official MCP TypeScript SDK.
Where to use
lightning-tools-mcp-server can be used in fields such as financial technology, blockchain applications, and any domain that requires interaction with lightning network tools.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Overview
What is Lightning Tools Mcp Server
lightning-tools-mcp-server is a server that allows interaction with lightning addresses and provides access to various common lightning tools, specifically designed to work with Language Learning Models (LLMs).
Use cases
Use cases include integrating lightning payment solutions into applications, testing lightning tools without a LLM, and enhancing LLM capabilities with lightning network functionalities.
How to use
To use lightning-tools-mcp-server, you need to add it to your configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json or Cline prompt) and ensure that you have Node.js 20+ and Yarn installed for installation and building.
Key features
Key features include the ability to interact with lightning addresses, access to a variety of lightning tools, and compatibility with the official MCP TypeScript SDK.
Where to use
lightning-tools-mcp-server can be used in fields such as financial technology, blockchain applications, and any domain that requires interaction with lightning network tools.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Content
⚠️ DEPRECATED ⚠️
Please use Alby MCP instead!
This repository has been deprecated in favor of Alby MCP, which includes all the NWC tools along with additional lightning tools.
Lightning Tools MCP Server
Interact with lightning addresses and use other common lightning tools with your LLM. Works well combined with NWC MCP Server
This MCP server uses the official MCP TypeScript SDK
Quick Start
Add to Claude Desktop
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"lightning-tools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@getalby/lightning-tools-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "YOUR NWC CONNECTION STRING HERE"
}
}
}
}Add to Cline
Copy the below and paste it into a cline prompt.
From Source
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20+
- Yarn
Installation
yarn install
Building
yarn build
Inspect the tools (use/test without an LLM)
yarn inspect
Supported Tools
See the tools directory
Dev Tools Supporting MCP
The following are the main code editors that support the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
