Bitcoin SV MCP Server

What is Bitcoin SV MCP Server?

A collection of Bitcoin SV (BSV) tools for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) framework, providing wallet, ordinals, and utility functions for BSV blockchain interaction. It is currently experimental and open source.

How to use Bitcoin SV MCP Server?

Install via the Claude Code plugin (claude plugin install bsv-mcp@b-open-io), use the free hosted version with OAuth 2.1 authentication, or self-host with Bun or Node.js. Configure the server in MCP clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Claude for Desktop, or VS Code using the provided JSON or CLI commands. Environment variables PRIVATE_KEY_WIF and IDENTITY_KEY_WIF are optional.

Key features of Bitcoin SV MCP Server

• Wallet tools for sending BSV, signing, and encryption
• Ordinals creation and inscription on BSV blockchain
• Marketplace listing purchase for NFTs and BSV-20/BSV-21 tokens
• Multiple installation options: plugin, hosted, or self-hosted
• Sigma-protocol signing for ordinals inscriptions (optional)
• Compatible with major MCP clients (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)

Use cases of Bitcoin SV MCP Server

• Sending BSV to any address from within an AI assistant
• Creating and inscribing ordinals on the BSV blockchain
• Purchasing NFTs or tokens from marketplace listings
• Encrypting and decrypting data using wallet cryptographic keys
• Generating and verifying cryptographic signatures

FAQ from Bitcoin SV MCP Server

What is the Bitcoin SV MCP Server?

It is a collection of BSV tools for the Model Context Protocol framework, offering wallet, ordinals, and utility functions for BSV blockchain interaction.

Do I need a private key to use it?

No. The PRIVATE_KEY_WIF environment variable is optional; without it the server runs in limited mode with educational resources and non-wallet tools available.

How do I install it?

You can install via the Claude Code plugin (one command), use the free hosted version with OAuth authentication, or self-host with Bun or Node.js.

Is the server stable?

No, it is experimental and a work in progress. Features may change and the API is not yet stable.

Can I use it with Claude for Desktop?

Yes. You can configure it by adding the server to the claude_desktop_config.json file with the appropriate command and environment variables.