Lightning Network MCP Server

@MCP-Mirror

Repository

Basic information

About Lightning Network MCP Server

Mirror of

#lightning-network #mcp-server #llm-agent

Lightning Network MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pblittle_lightning-mcp-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "scripts/extract-credentials.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Lightning Network MCP Server tools

Tool list not available yet

This listing does not currently have a tool list to display. This does not mean the server has no tools; check its documentation for supported capabilities.

We auto-extract tools from the README. The maintainer can list them under a ## Tools heading to populate this section.

Overview

What is Lightning Network MCP Server?

Lightning Network MCP Server lets large language model (LLM) agents query Lightning node data using natural language. It implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification version 2025-03-26, connects to your node via gRPC or Lightning Node Connect (LNC), and returns both readable summaries and machine-readable JSON output.

How to use Lightning Network MCP Server?

Copy .env.example to .env and configure with your LND credentials, then run npm run mcp:prod. For connections over Tor, configure SOCKS proxy settings and ensure your TLS certificate is in PEM format. Use the provided credential extraction script to convert lndconnect URLs into the required configuration files.

Key features of Lightning Network MCP Server

Natural‑language queries for Lightning node data
Human‑readable summaries and structured JSON output
gRPC and Lightning Node Connect (LNC) support
Credential extraction from lndconnect URLs
Tor hidden service support for remote nodes
Compatible with MCP Inspector 1.7.0 and Goose

Use cases of Lightning Network MCP Server

Ask “Show me my channels” for a plain‑language channel list
Query channel health and inactivity status
Retrieve invoice and payment statistics
Analyze routing activity over a time period

Frequently asked questions

What runtime dependencies are required?

Node.js, an LND node accessible via gRPC or LNC, and (for Tor connections) a running Tor SOCKS proxy.

How does it authenticate to my Lightning node?

Using TLS certificate and macaroon files (admin.macaroon) configured in the `.env` file, or via LNC credentials extracted from an lndconnect URL.

Where does my Lightning node data live?

Data remains on your own LND node; the server only queries it in real time – no data is stored or forwarded elsewhere.

What transport and security protocols are supported?

Direct gRPC (optionally over Tor SOCKS5) and LNC (Lightning Node Connect) for secure remote access.

What are the current limitations?

Only basic channel queries are fully implemented; invoices, routing, and extended node queries are under active development.

Comments

More Other MCP servers

Health by Dr Brad

Dr Brad Stanfield

Health by Dr Brad works out a health plan from your own results: which screening is due at your age, and evidence-based suggestions, each with the reason and the published guideline or study behind it. Your record is one

Klarix Intelligence Engine

Klarix

B2B competitive intelligence, live sales battlecards, 5-axis ICP prospect fit scoring, and tech stack teardowns over MCP and REST with cited public-web evidence.

Reactive Resume

amruthpillai

A one-of-a-kind resume builder that keeps your privacy in mind. Completely secure, customizable, portable, open-source and free forever. Try it out today!

39.5K

Soar Flight Booking MCP

Soar Flight Booking MCP is a remote MCP server available at https://mcp.soar.flights.

Volley.sh

Volley

A good sequence diagram can solve almost any communication problem in engineering. Volley lets your agent write them as plain text, with the real request and response payloads on every arrow. It checks its own syntax wi