Lightning Tools MCP Server

Name: Lightning Tools MCP Server
Author: MCP-Mirror

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About Lightning Tools MCP Server

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lightning-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@getalby/lightning-tools-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Tools

Request an invoice from a lightning address

Convert fiat amounts to sats

Parse a BOLT-11 lightning invoice

Overview

What is Lightning Tools MCP Server?

It enables LLMs to interact with lightning addresses and use other common lightning tools. It is designed to work well alongside the NWC MCP Server and uses the official MCP TypeScript SDK.

How to use Lightning Tools MCP Server?

Add it to your Claude Desktop or Cline configuration by running npx -y @getalby/lightning-tools-mcp-server with no environment variables. For source usage, clone the repo, run yarn install and yarn build, then yarn inspect to test tools without an LLM.

Key features of Lightning Tools MCP Server

Interact with lightning addresses
Use common lightning tools via natural language
Integrates seamlessly with NWC MCP Server
Runs instantly via npx without manual installation
Open source and buildable from source
Works with Node.js 20+ and Yarn

Use cases of Lightning Tools MCP Server

Query lightning addresses through an AI assistant
Perform lightning‑network operations from LLM prompts
Pair with NWC MCP Server for broader lightning control

FAQ from Lightning Tools MCP Server

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