The Lightning Network MCP Server allows LLM agents to query Lightning node data with natural language, providing summaries and JSON outputs for channels, invoices, nodes, and routing data. It connects via gRPC or Lightning Node Connect, supporting multiple node types like LND, Core Lightning, and Eclair. Fully MCP 2025-03-26 compatible, it is designed to be modular, extensible, and useful for lightning network management and data analysis.
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Apr 05 2025
The Lightning Network MCP Server allows LLM agents to query Lightning node data with natural language, providing summaries and JSON outputs for channels, invoices, nodes, and routing data. It connects via gRPC or Lightning Node Connect, supporting multiple node types like LND, Core Lightning, and Eclair. Fully MCP 2025-03-26 compatible, it is designed to be modular, extensible, and useful for lightning network management and data analysis.
Added on:
Created by:
Apr 05 2025
P. Barrett Little
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What is Lightning Network MCP Server?
This MCP Server enables users to query Lightning Network nodes through natural language prompts, returning human-readable summaries and detailed structured JSON data. It supports key functionalities such as channel management, node status, invoices, and routing information. The server is compatible with various Lightning node implementations, including LND, Core Lightning, and Eclair, via gRPC or Lightning Node Connect. Designed for modularity and extensibility, it allows integration with large language models like Goose, facilitating advanced automation, monitoring, and management of Lightning nodes. It simplifies data retrieval, making lightning network operations accessible without deep technical knowledge, enabling improved node management and data-driven decision-making.
Who will use Lightning Network MCP Server?
- Lightning Network node operators
- Developers working on Lightning Network integrations
- Researchers analyzing Lightning Network data
- LLM AI developers requiring Lightning node data
- Lightning Network service providers
How to use the Lightning Network MCP Server?
- Step1: Configure your Lightning node connection settings in the environment variables
- Step2: Install dependencies and run the server using npm or yarn
- Step3: Connect to the server via gRPC or Lightning Node Connect
- Step4: Send natural language prompts through supported client interfaces
- Step5: Receive human-readable summaries and structured JSON responses
Lightning Network MCP Server's Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
- Query Lightning node channels
- Fetch node status and details
- Get invoice data
- Retrieve routing information
- Support for multiple Lightning node implementations
- Natural language interface
- JSON structured data output
The Benefits
- Simplifies Lightning node data access for non-technical users
- Enables automation and monitoring through LLMs
- Extensible architecture supporting various nodes
- Provides both readable summaries and machine-readable data
- Facilitates advanced Lightning network analytics
Lightning Network MCP Server's Main Use Cases & Applications
- Lightning node management and monitoring
- Automated reporting on channel and routing status
- Integration with AI agents for querying Lightning data
- Research and analysis of Lightning network activity
- Building user-facing dashboards for Lightning node insights
FAQs of Lightning Network MCP Server
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