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Lightning Network MCP Server: Instant, Secure Micropayments

Unleash instant, secure micropayments at scale with our enterprise-grade Lightning Network MCP Server—redefining speed and reliability for next-gen transactions.

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About Lightning Network MCP Server

What is Lightning Network MCP Server: Instant, Secure Micropayments?

Lightning Network MCP Server is a specialized tool enabling AI models to execute fast and secure micropayments via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It bridges AI systems with the Lightning Network, allowing automated, low-fee transactions for micro-value interactions. Built on Bitcoin's Layer 2 scaling solution, it ensures near-instant settlements while maintaining blockchain-level security.

How to Use Lightning Network MCP Server: Instant, Secure Micropayments?

Installation options include seamless setup via the Model Context Protocol's official tool (Smithery) or manual configuration through Git and Docker. Users initiate the server with predefined commands, then leverage its payinvoice interface to trigger payments. Integration with AI workflows requires implementing standard MCP communication protocols to handle transaction requests and confirmations programmatically.

Lightning Network MCP Server Features

Key Features of Lightning Network MCP Server: Instant, Secure Micropayments?

  • Microtransaction Optimization: Processes payments as low as 1聪 with negligible fees
  • Protocol Compliance: Fully compatible with MCP v2.1 for standardized AI interaction
  • Lightning Integration: Direct access to LN channels via Lnbits API for sub-second settlements
  • Security Framework: End-to-end encryption and deterministic payment validation
  • Observability: Integrated metrics for transaction tracking and error logging

Use Cases of Lightning Network MCP Server: Instant, Secure Micropayments?

Primary applications include:

  • AI service monetization (e.g., API calls per query)
  • Decentralized marketplace escrow systems
  • Real-time gaming currency transactions
  • IoT device micro-utility billing
  • Content creator tipping mechanisms

Lightning Network MCP Server FAQ

FAQ About Lightning Network MCP Server: Instant, Secure Micropayments?

Q: Does this require a full Bitcoin node?
A: No, it connects to existing Lightning Network implementations like Lnbits via REST APIs.

Q: What networks are supported?
A: Primarily Bitcoin mainnet, with testnet compatibility for development environments.

Q: How are refunds handled?
A: Implements LN's native HTLC timeout mechanisms for disputed transactions.

Q: Is this server production-ready?
A: Yes, with hardened error handling and production-grade Docker configuration available.

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🌐 Lightning Network MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI models to interact with Lightning Network, allowing them to pay invoices.

smithery badge TypeScript MCP Lightning Network

🚀 Features

  • 📝 Pay invoices on Lightning Network
  • 🤖 MCP-compliant API for AI integration

👷‍♂️ TODOs

  • Add support for multiple Lightning Network backends
  • Implement stdin transport mode (configurable via environment variable)

📋 Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+

🛠️ Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install Lightning Network MCP Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @AbdelStark/lightning-mcp --client claude

Manual Installation

  1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/AbdelStark/lightning-mcp
cd lightning-mcp
  1. Install dependencies:
npm install
  1. Create a .env file:

💡 You can copy the .env.example file and modify it as needed.

# Bitcoin Lightning Network
## lnbits information
BITCOIN_LNBITS_NODE_URL="https://demo.lnbits.com"
BITCOIN_LNBITS_ADMIN_KEY="..."
BITCOIN_LNBITS_READ_KEY="..."

🚦 Usage

Starting the Server

# Development mode with hot reload
npm run dev

# Production mode
npm start

Available Tools

pay_invoice

Pays an invoice on the Lightning Network.

Example input:

{
  "content": "lnbc20n1pneh8papp5x0syxmdqffcltfk8mqp00qc6j4kf5elkmr5pws9gm242mw9n0ejsdqqcqzzsxqyz5vqrzjqvueefmrckfdwyyu39m0lf24sqzcr9vcrmxrvgfn6empxz7phrjxvrttncqq0lcqqyqqqqlgqqqqqqgq2qsp563lg29qthfwgynluv7fvaq5d6y2hfdl383elgc6q68lccfzvpvfs9qxpqysgq2n6yhvs8aeugvrkcx8yjzdrqqmvp237500gxkrk0fe6d6crwpvlp96uvq9z2dfeetv5n23xpjlavgf0fgy4ch980mpv2rcsjasg2hqqpalykyc"
}

🔧 Development

Project Structure

lightning-mcp/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts        # Main server entry point
│   ├── lnbits-client.ts # Lightning Network client implementation
│   └── types.ts        # TypeScript type definitions
├── .env               # Environment configuration
└── tsconfig.json     # TypeScript configuration

Running Tests

npm test

🤝 Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
  3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
  4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
  5. Open a Pull Request

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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