Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Lightning Tools MCP Serversend 500 sats to satoshi@getalby.com for coffee"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
⚠️ DEPRECATED ⚠️
Please use
This repository has been deprecated in favor of Alby MCP, which includes all the NWC tools along with additional lightning tools.
Lightning Tools MCP Server
Interact with lightning addresses and use other common lightning tools with your LLM. Works well combined with NWC MCP Server
This MCP server uses the official MCP TypeScript SDK
Quick Start
Add to Claude Desktop
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:
Add to Cline
Copy the below and paste it into a cline prompt.
Related MCP server: MCP Toolbox
From Source
Prerequisites
Node.js 20+
Yarn
Installation
Building
Inspect the tools (use/test without an LLM)
yarn inspect
Supported Tools
See the tools directory