How do I install the lightning tools mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `NWC_CONNECTION_STRING` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Lightning Tools MCP Server

MCP server for accessing useful bitcoin lightning tools

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What is the Lightning Tools MCP Server?

MCP server for accessing useful bitcoin lightning tools

What the server does

This repository has been deprecated in favor of Alby MCP, which includes all the NWC tools along with additional lightning tools.

Credentials and setup notes

Node.js 20+ - Yarn

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Lightning Tools MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lightning-tools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@getalby/lightning-tools-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "YOUR NWC CONNECTION STRING HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js 20+ - Yarn

Variable	Description	Required
NWC_CONNECTION_STRING	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Lightning Tools to Prerequisites.”
“Use Lightning Tools to Installation.”
“Use Lightning Tools to Building.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for accessing useful bitcoin lightning tools Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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