How do I install Lightning Tools MCP Server?

Follow the setup instructions on the Lightning Tools GitHub repository, then add the server configuration to your AI client.

What category is Lightning Tools MCP Server?

Lightning Tools is categorized under Finance & Fintech. Browse more servers in these categories on MCPgee.

Lightning Tools

Name: Lightning Tools MCP Server
Author: getAlby

v1.0.0•Finance & Fintech•stable

Enables interaction with lightning addresses and common lightning tools via your LLM, providing Lightning Network functionality through natural language.

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What is Lightning Tools?

Lightning Tools is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables interaction with lightning addresses and common lightning tools via your llm, providing lightning network functionality through natural language.

Enables interaction with lightning addresses and common lightning tools via your LLM, providing Lightning Network functionality through natural language.

This server falls under the Finance & Fintech category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

Enables interaction with lightning addresses and common ligh

Use Cases

Send and receive payments using Bitcoin Lightning Network addresses.

Execute Lightning Network transactions and manage cryptocurrency operations naturally.

getAlby

Maintainer

LicenseMIT License

Languagetypescript

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedJun 20, 2025

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

Manual Installation

npx lightning-tools-mcp-server

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms

ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow

CPU UsageLow

Frequently Asked Questions about Lightning Tools

What is Lightning Tools?

Lightning Tools is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables interaction with lightning addresses and common lightning tools via your llm, providing lightning network functionality through natural language. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Lightning Tools?

Follow the installation instructions on the Lightning Tools GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Lightning Tools?

Lightning Tools works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Lightning Tools free to use?

Yes, Lightning Tools is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Set Up Lightning Tools in Your Editor

Choose your AI client for step-by-step setup instructions.

🖥️

Claude Desktop

macOS & Windows app

⌨️

Claude Code

CLI & terminal

📝

Cursor

AI-first code editor

💻

VS Code

GitHub Copilot MCP

🏄

Windsurf

Codeium AI editor

🔌

Cline

VS Code extension

Quick Config Preview

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

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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