lightning-mcp-server
Lightning Network MCP server for LLM agents. lightning-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by pblittle. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 2 tools, including Lightning Network MCP Server and extract-credentials.js, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Agent and Blockchain/Lightning.
What is this MCP
This MCP server enables LLM agents to query Lightning Network node data using natural language, implementing the Model Context Protocol specification to provide both human-readable and structured JSON outputs.
How to use this MCP
Configure the server with your LND node credentials via gRPC or LNC, then interact using natural language queries like 'Show me my channels' through compatible MCP agents like Goose.
What this MCP can be used for
The server allows AI agents to monitor and analyze Lightning Network nodes, checking channel status, routing data, invoices, and node connections through conversational interfaces.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lightning-mcp-server MCP server?
lightning-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from pblittle. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect lightning-mcp-server to my AI client?
Add lightning-mcp-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does lightning-mcp-server provide?
lightning-mcp-server provides 2 tools: Lightning Network MCP Server and extract-credentials.js.
Is lightning-mcp-server free to use?
lightning-mcp-server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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