LDK MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
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Instructions
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Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ldk_generate_invoiceC | Generate a Lightning invoice with real payment hash for testing |
| ldk_pay_invoiceC | Test payment flows by paying a Lightning invoice |
| ldk_channel_statusC | Monitor channel states and balances while coding |
| ldk_node_infoB | Get current node status and connectivity information |
| ldk_backup_stateC | Test channel backup and restore flows |
| ios_keychain_testC | Validate private key storage patterns with iOS Keychain |
| ios_background_testC | Test Lightning background processing and channel monitoring |
| ios_push_notificationC | Test payment notification flows and push setup |
| ios_biometric_authC | Integrate Touch/Face ID with Lightning operations |
| ldk_create_channelC | Open a Lightning channel with a peer node |
| ldk_close_channelB | Close a Lightning channel cooperatively or force close |
| ldk_get_balanceB | Get Lightning wallet balance and channel liquidity |
| ldk_decode_invoiceC | Decode and validate Lightning invoices |
| ldk_list_paymentsC | List recent Lightning payments with status |
| ldk_estimate_feeC | Estimate Lightning routing fees for a payment |
| ldk_generate_mnemonicC | Generate BIP39 mnemonic for wallet initialization |
| ldk_derive_addressB | Derive Bitcoin addresses from seed using BIP84 |
| ldk_get_swift_codeC | Get Swift code examples for specific LDK operations |
| ldk_get_architectureB | Get iOS Lightning wallet architecture patterns and best practices |
| ldk_test_scenarioC | Run complete Lightning development scenarios for testing |
| ldk_network_graphC | Get network graph operations and RapidGossipSync implementation |
| ldk_event_handlingB | Get comprehensive LDK event handling patterns and implementations |
| ldk_chain_syncC | Get chain synchronization implementations for LDK with Electrum/Esplora |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
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Resources
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TDQS
Scored across 23 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes, but some overlap exists, such as 'ldk_event_handling' and 'ldk_test_scenario' which could be confused for general testing, and 'ldk_get_architecture' and 'ldk_get_swift_code' which both provide implementation patterns. However, descriptions clarify their specific focuses, reducing ambiguity.
All tools follow a consistent snake_case naming pattern with clear prefixes: 'ios_' for iOS-specific tools and 'ldk_' for Lightning-related tools. This predictable structure makes it easy to identify tool categories and purposes at a glance.
With 23 tools, the count is borderline high for a Lightning development server, as it includes many specific testing and implementation tools. While comprehensive, it may feel heavy and could potentially be streamlined without losing core functionality.
The tool set provides complete coverage for Lightning development on iOS, including channel management (create, close, monitor), payments (invoice generation, decoding, paying), wallet operations (balance, addresses, mnemonics), testing (scenarios, background, notifications), and implementation patterns (architecture, Swift code). No obvious gaps are present for the domain.