io.github.donovanh/mcp-server
MCP server for Lightning Tools — pay-per-call AI tools via Bitcoin Lightning
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
@lightning-tools/mcp-serverclaude mcp add io-github-donovanh-mcp-server -e 'LIGHTNING_TOOLS_API_KEY=<your lightning_tools_api_key>' -- npx -y @lightning-tools/mcp-server@0.3.3
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-donovanh-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@lightning-tools/mcp-server@0.3.3"
],
"env": {
"LIGHTNING_TOOLS_API_KEY": "<your lightning_tools_api_key>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
LIGHTNING_TOOLS_API_KEYsecret Your Lightning Tools API key (starts with sk_). Optional — you can purchase one via the buy_credits tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is io.github.donovanh/mcp-server?
MCP server for Lightning Tools — pay-per-call AI tools via Bitcoin Lightning
How do I install io.github.donovanh/mcp-server?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add io-github-donovanh-mcp-server -e 'LIGHTNING_TOOLS_API_KEY=<your lightning_tools_api_key>' -- npx -y @lightning-tools/mcp-server@0.3.3. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does io.github.donovanh/mcp-server need an API key?
Yes. It expects LIGHTNING_TOOLS_API_KEY, which you set in its configuration.
Is io.github.donovanh/mcp-server open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains io.github.donovanh/mcp-server?
It is published by donovanh. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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