mcp
Connect Bitcoin Lightning wallet to LLMs via NWC. mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by getAlby. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It is categorized under Blockchain/Lightning, AI/Integration and Blockchain/Wallet.
What is this MCP
This MCP server enables AI assistants to interact with Bitcoin Lightning wallets through the Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) protocol. It provides tools for making payments, checking balances, and handling Lightning Network operations, allowing LLMs to perform Bitcoin transactions securely.
How to use this MCP
You can use this MCP in two ways: remotely via Alby's hosted server (SSE or HTTP Streamable) or locally via STDIO. For remote usage, provide your NWC connection secret as Bearer authentication or query parameter. For local usage, configure your AI client (like Claude Desktop, Goose, or Cline) to run the MCP server with your NWC connection string as an environment variable.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to perform Bitcoin Lightning transactions, check wallet balances, create invoices, and handle LNURL/L402 payments. It can be used for paid AI services, microtransactions, tipping, or any scenario where an AI needs to interact with the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp MCP server?
mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from getAlby. 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 mcp to my AI client?
Add mcp to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline) as a stdio or SSE server, then restart the client so it picks up the new server.
Is mcp free to use?
mcp 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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