Nwc MCP Server

MCP server for controlling a Lightning wallet using Nostr Wallet Connect

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What is the Nwc MCP Server?

MCP server for controlling a Lightning wallet using Nostr Wallet Connect

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 - A connection string from a lightning wallet that supports NWC

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Nwc MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nwc": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@getalby/nwc-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 - A connection string from a lightning wallet that supports NWC
VariableDescriptionRequired
NWC_CONNECTION_STRINGDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Nwc to STDIO.”
  • “Use Nwc to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Nwc to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for controlling a Lightning wallet using Nostr Wallet Connect Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.