Lightning Enable MCP Server
Rank #2908io.github.refined-element/lightning-enable-mcp
MCP server that enables AI agents to make autonomous Bitcoin Lightning Network payments using the L402 protocol. Agents can pay for API access, purchase resources, and complete transactions without human intervention — invoice comes in, sats go out, done.
Lightning Enable MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by refined-element. It ranks #2908 of 58,832 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 8 GitHub stars. Lightning Enable MCP Server is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, Glama and PulseMCP, with 29 tracked versions. It was first listed on Feb 11, 2026 and most recently updated on May 9, 2026.
Ranks ahead of 55,924 of 58,832 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use Lightning Enable MCP Server
Add Lightning Enable MCP Server to any MCP client (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, …) with one of the configs below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"lightning-enable-mcp": {
"command": "dnx",
"args": [
"LightningEnable.Mcp"
],
"env": {
"STRIKE_API_KEY": "<your STRIKE_API_KEY>",
"NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>",
"LND_REST_HOST": "<your LND_REST_HOST>",
"LND_MACAROON_HEX": "<your LND_MACAROON_HEX>",
"OPENNODE_API_KEY": "<your OPENNODE_API_KEY>",
"OPENNODE_ENVIRONMENT": "<your OPENNODE_ENVIRONMENT>",
"L402_MAX_SATS_PER_REQUEST": "<your L402_MAX_SATS_PER_REQUEST>",
"L402_MAX_SATS_PER_SESSION": "<your L402_MAX_SATS_PER_SESSION>",
"LIGHTNING_ENABLE_API_KEY": "<your LIGHTNING_ENABLE_API_KEY>",
"AGENT_RELAY_URL": "<your AGENT_RELAY_URL>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"lightning-enable-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"lightning-enable-mcp"
],
"env": {
"STRIKE_API_KEY": "<your STRIKE_API_KEY>",
"NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>",
"LND_REST_HOST": "<your LND_REST_HOST>",
"LND_MACAROON_HEX": "<your LND_MACAROON_HEX>",
"OPENNODE_API_KEY": "<your OPENNODE_API_KEY>",
"L402_MAX_SATS_PER_REQUEST": "<your L402_MAX_SATS_PER_REQUEST>",
"L402_MAX_SATS_PER_SESSION": "<your L402_MAX_SATS_PER_SESSION>",
"LIGHTNING_ENABLE_API_KEY": "<your LIGHTNING_ENABLE_API_KEY>",
"AGENT_RELAY_URL": "<your AGENT_RELAY_URL>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"lightning-enable-mcp": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"docker.io/refinedelement/lightning-enable-mcp:1.12.9"
],
"env": {
"STRIKE_API_KEY": "<your STRIKE_API_KEY>",
"NWC_CONNECTION_STRING": "<your NWC_CONNECTION_STRING>",
"LND_REST_HOST": "<your LND_REST_HOST>",
"LND_MACAROON_HEX": "<your LND_MACAROON_HEX>",
"OPENNODE_API_KEY": "<your OPENNODE_API_KEY>",
"L402_MAX_SATS_PER_REQUEST": "<your L402_MAX_SATS_PER_REQUEST>",
"L402_MAX_SATS_PER_SESSION": "<your L402_MAX_SATS_PER_SESSION>",
"LIGHTNING_ENABLE_API_KEY": "<your LIGHTNING_ENABLE_API_KEY>",
"AGENT_RELAY_URL": "<your AGENT_RELAY_URL>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
Listed on 2 registries (1 delisted)
refined-element
Available versions (29)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.12.9 | May 9, 2026 |
| 1.12.8 | May 4, 2026 |
| 1.12.7 | May 4, 2026 |
| 1.12.6 | May 3, 2026 |
| 1.12.4 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| 1.12.3 | Apr 18, 2026 |
| 1.12.2 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| 1.12.1 | Mar 22, 2026 |
| 1.12.0 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| 1.11.5 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 1.11.4 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 1.11.3 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 1.11.2 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 1.11.1 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 1.11.0 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 1.10.1 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 1.10.0 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 1.9.0 | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 1.8.0 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 1.6.9 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| 1.6.8 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 1.6.7 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 1.6.6 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 1.6.5 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 1.6.4 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 1.6.3 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 1.6.2 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 1.6.1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 0.1.0 | Nov 25, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lightning Enable MCP Server?
- MCP server that enables AI agents to make autonomous Bitcoin Lightning Network payments using the L402 protocol. Agents can pay for API access, purchase resources, and complete transactions without human intervention — invoice comes in, sats go out, done.
- Who maintains Lightning Enable MCP Server?
- Lightning Enable MCP Server is maintained by refined-element, which publishes 1 MCP server (29 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Lightning Enable MCP Server an official MCP server?
- Yes — Lightning Enable MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama and PulseMCP.
- How many versions does Lightning Enable MCP Server have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 29 versions of Lightning Enable MCP Server, most recently published on May 9, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Lightning Enable MCP Server?
- The source code for Lightning Enable MCP Server is hosted at github.com/refined-element/lightning-enable-mcp.