Lightning Faucet MCP MCP Server

$npx -y lightning-faucet-mcp
README.md

Give your AI agent a Bitcoin wallet via the Lightning Network.

Give your AI agent a Bitcoin wallet. This MCP server enables AI agents to send and receive Bitcoin via the Lightning Network. The first step toward true AI economic autonomy.

Tools (3)

send_paymentSend a Bitcoin payment via a Lightning Network invoice.
receive_paymentGenerate a Lightning Network invoice to receive Bitcoin.
get_balanceCheck the current balance of the AI agent's Lightning wallet.

Environment Variables

LIGHTNING_API_KEYrequiredAPI key for the Lightning Network provider or node.

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json
{"mcpServers":{"lightning-faucet":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","lightning-faucet-mcp"],"env":{"LIGHTNING_API_KEY":"your_key_here"}}}}

Try it

Check my current Bitcoin wallet balance.
Generate a Lightning invoice for 500 sats so I can receive a payment.
Pay this Lightning invoice: lnbc10u1p3...

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install Lightning Faucet MCP?

Install Lightning Faucet MCP by running: npx -y lightning-faucet-mcp

What MCP clients work with Lightning Faucet MCP?

Lightning Faucet MCP works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

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