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Bitcoin MCP Server

Bitcoin MCP Server

by JamesANZ

β‚Ώ Bitcoin MCP Server

Real-time Bitcoin blockchain data in your AI workflow. Query addresses, transactions, blocks, and UTXOs from the mempool.space API. No API keys required.

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that brings live Bitcoin blockchain data into AI coding environments like Cursor and Claude Desktop.

Why Use Bitcoin MCP?

  • πŸ”’ No API Keys – Works out of the box with mempool.space

  • ⚑ Real-time Data – Live blockchain data, addresses, transactions, blocks

  • 🎯 Easy Setup – One-click install in Cursor or simple manual setup

  • πŸ“Š Comprehensive – Address stats, transaction history, UTXOs, block info

  • 🌐 Public API – Uses reliable mempool.space infrastructure

Related MCP server: mcp-blockstream-info

Quick Start

Ready to explore Bitcoin blockchain data? Install in seconds:

Install in Cursor (Recommended):

πŸ”— Install in Cursor

Or install manually:

npm install -g @jamesanz/bitcoin-mcp
# Or from source:
git clone https://github.com/JamesANZ/bitcoin-mcp.git
cd bitcoin-mcp && npm install && npm run build

Features

πŸ” Address Tools

  • get-address-stats – Get funded/spent amounts, transaction counts

  • get-address-transactions – Transaction history with status, dates, fees

  • get-address-utxos – Current unspent outputs with amounts and confirmations

πŸ”— Transaction Tools

  • get-transaction – Complete transaction details (inputs, outputs, fees, confirmations)

🧱 Block Tools

  • get-block – Block information (hash, timestamp, size, transaction count, fees)

Installation

Cursor (One-Click)

Click the install link above or use:

cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=bitcoin-mcp&config=eyJiaXRjb2luLW1jcCI6eyJjb21tYW5kIjoibnB4IiwiYXJncyI6WyIteSIsIkBqYW1lc2Fuei9iaXRjb2luLW1jcCJdfX0=

Manual Installation

Requirements: Node.js 18+ and npm

# Clone and build
git clone https://github.com/JamesANZ/bitcoin-mcp.git
cd bitcoin-mcp
npm install
npm run build

# Run server
npm start

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bitcoin-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@jamesanz/bitcoin-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after configuration.

Usage Examples

Get Address Statistics

View funded/spent amounts and transaction counts for any Bitcoin address:

{
  "tool": "get-address-stats",
  "arguments": {
    "address": "1wiz18xYmhRX6xStj2b9t1rwWX4GKUgpv"
  }
}

Get Transaction History

Retrieve recent transactions for an address:

{
  "tool": "get-address-transactions",
  "arguments": {
    "address": "1wiz18xYmhRX6xStj2b9t1rwWX4GKUgpv",
    "limit": 5
  }
}

Get Transaction Details

View complete information about a specific transaction:

{
  "tool": "get-transaction",
  "arguments": {
    "txid": "15e10745f15593a899cef391191bdd3d7c12412cc4696b7bcb669d0feadc8521"
  }
}

Get Block Information

Retrieve block details by height:

{
  "tool": "get-block",
  "arguments": {
    "block_height": 857808
  }
}

Data Source

Source

Coverage

Update Frequency

mempool.space

Bitcoin mainnet blockchain

Real-time

All amounts are displayed in BTC (converted from satoshis). Timestamps are in ISO format.

Use Cases

  • Blockchain Analytics – Track addresses, transactions, and blocks

  • Bitcoin Developers – Build apps with real blockchain data

  • Researchers – Analyze transaction patterns and network activity

  • Traders – Monitor addresses and transaction flows

Technical Details

Built with: Node.js, TypeScript, MCP SDK
Dependencies: @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, superagent, zod
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux

API Endpoints:

  • GET /api/address/{address} – Address statistics

  • GET /api/address/{address}/txs – Transaction history

  • GET /api/address/{address}/utxo – UTXOs

  • GET /api/tx/{txid} – Transaction details

  • GET /api/block/{height} – Block information

Contributing

⭐ If this project helps you, please star it on GitHub! ⭐

Contributions welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

MIT License – see LICENSE.md for details.

Support

If you find this project useful, consider supporting it:

⚑ Lightning Network

lnbc1pjhhsqepp5mjgwnvg0z53shm22hfe9us289lnaqkwv8rn2s0rtekg5vvj56xnqdqqcqzzsxqyz5vqsp5gu6vh9hyp94c7t3tkpqrp2r059t4vrw7ps78a4n0a2u52678c7yq9qyyssq7zcferywka50wcy75skjfrdrk930cuyx24rg55cwfuzxs49rc9c53mpz6zug5y2544pt8y9jflnq0ltlha26ed846jh0y7n4gm8jd3qqaautqa

β‚Ώ Bitcoin: bc1ptzvr93pn959xq4et6sqzpfnkk2args22ewv5u2th4ps7hshfaqrshe0xtp

Ξ Ethereum/EVM: 0x42ea529282DDE0AA87B42d9E83316eb23FE62c3f

Available Tools

7 tools
decode_invoiceC

Decode a Lightning invoice

Inputs: invoice (required).

decode_txC

Decode a Bitcoin transaction

Inputs: rawHex (required).

generate_keyB

Generate a new Bitcoin key pair and address

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_latest_blockC

Get the latest block

Inputs: no named parameters.

get_transactionC

Get transaction details

Inputs: txid (required).

pay_invoiceC

Pay a Lightning invoice

Inputs: invoice (required).

validate_addressC

Validate a Bitcoin address

Inputs: address (required).

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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    TDQS

    B3.4/5.0

    Scored across 7 tools

    Disambiguation5/5

    Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no ambiguity: decode_invoice and decode_tx handle decoding different data types, generate_key creates new keys, get_latest_block and get_transaction retrieve blockchain data, pay_invoice processes payments, and validate_address checks addresses. The descriptions reinforce these distinct roles, making misselection unlikely.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case throughout, such as decode_invoice, get_transaction, and validate_address. This predictability makes the tool set easy to navigate and understand at a glance, with no deviations in naming style.

    Tool Count5/5

    With 7 tools, this server is well-scoped for Bitcoin and Lightning operations, covering key areas like transaction handling, address management, and invoice processing. Each tool earns its place without feeling excessive or insufficient for the domain.

    Completeness4/5

    The tool set provides strong coverage for core Bitcoin and Lightning workflows, including decoding, retrieval, generation, validation, and payment. A minor gap exists in lifecycle operations, such as creating or broadcasting transactions, but agents can likely work around this with the existing tools.

    Maintenance

    ActivityMaintained
    ResponsivenessNo recent community issues

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