AbdelStark/bitcoin-mcp

Overview

An open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes Bitcoin and Lightning Network capabilities as tools for AI agents. Built in TypeScript, it allows agents to query blockchain data, generate invoices, and interact with Lightning nodes through standardized MCP interfaces.

Best for

Best for
Developers building AI agents that need direct, programmatic access to Bitcoin and Lightning Network functionality.

Use cases

• Enabling an AI assistant to check Bitcoin balances and transaction history
• Automating Lightning invoice creation and payment verification in a bot
• Integrating real-time on-chain data into a developer's AI workflow

How to use

Install

npx -y bitcoin-mcp@latest

Tested with

Claude Desktop

Example client config

{\n     "mcpServers": {\n       "bitcoin-mcp": {\n         "command": "npx",\n         "args": ["-y", "bitcoin-mcp@latest"]\n       }\n     }\n   }

Notes

An open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes Bitcoin and Lightning Network capabilities as tools for AI agents. Built in TypeScript, it allows agents to query blockchain data, generate invoices, and interact with Lightning nodes through standardized MCP interfaces.

74 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-08-01. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Enabling an AI assistant to check Bitcoin balances and transaction history
• Automating Lightning invoice creation and payment verification in a bot
• Integrating real-time on-chain data into a developer’s AI workflow

Pros

• Leverages the MCP standard for seamless integration with MCP-compatible AI frameworks
• Written in TypeScript, making it accessible to a broad developer ecosystem
• Open-source with clear documentation for self-hosting

Cons

• Requires a Bitcoin node and Lightning node to be running locally or accessible
• Relatively low community adoption (74 stars) may indicate limited peer support
• Scope is narrow to Bitcoin/Lightning, not a general-purpose tool

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