RGB Lightning Node▌

by lnfi-network
Integrate with RGB Lightning Node for Bitcoin Layer 2 asset management, Lightning, on-chain transactions, swaps, and sec
Integrates with RGB Lightning Node APIs to provide Bitcoin Layer 2 asset management, Lightning Network operations, on-chain transactions, and asset swaps with comprehensive error handling and authentication.
best for
- / Bitcoin developers building Layer 2 applications
- / Lightning Network node operators
- / RGB asset traders and portfolio managers
- / Bitcoin wallet integration projects
capabilities
- / Check node status and network information
- / List RGB assets and check balances
- / Send RGB assets between wallets
- / Create and pay Lightning Network invoices
- / Generate Bitcoin addresses and send transactions
- / Manage asset swaps and trading operations
what it does
Connects to RGB Lightning Node APIs to manage Bitcoin Layer 2 assets, Lightning Network operations, and on-chain transactions. Enables AI assistants to interact with RGB assets and perform Bitcoin-related operations.
about
RGB Lightning Node is a community-built MCP server published by lnfi-network that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Integrate with RGB Lightning Node for Bitcoin Layer 2 asset management, Lightning, on-chain transactions, swaps, and sec It is categorized under finance.
how to install
You can install RGB Lightning Node in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
RGB Lightning Node is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
RGB API MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides integration with RGB Lightning Node APIs. This server enables AI assistants to interact with RGB assets, Lightning Network operations, and Bitcoin on-chain transactions.
Features
- Node Operations: Check node status, get network information
- RGB Asset Management: List assets, check balances, send RGB assets
- Lightning Network: Create/pay invoices, manage channels
- On-chain Transactions: Generate addresses, send Bitcoin, list transactions
- Swap Operations: List and manage asset swaps
Quick Start
npx
You can use this server directly with MCP clients like Cursor, Claude Desktop, Trae, or Cherry Studio by running
Note: Please replace with your RGB api key: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Or /path/rgbapi.key
MCP Client Configuration
Add this configuration to your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop config):
{
"mcpServers": {
"rgb-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"rgb-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"RGB_API_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:3000",
"RGB_API_KEY": "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" //Optional: RGB api key Or /path/rgbapi.key
}
}
}
}
Development
For developers who want to contribute or use this project:
Installation
- Make sure you have Node.js installed (version 16 or higher recommended)
- Install dependencies:
npm install rgb-mcp-server
Programmatic Usage
After installing the package, you can use it programmatically in your Node.js application:
import { getRGBMcpServer } from "rgb-mcp-server";
// Initialize the RGB MCP server
const rgbMcpServer = await getRGBMcpServer({
baseUrl: process.env.RGB_API_BASE_URL || 'http://localhost:3000', // RGB API server URL
apiKey: process.env.RGB_API_KEY, // Optional: API key for authentication
timeout: 30000 // Optional: request timeout in ms
});
// Access available tools
const rgbTools = rgbMcpServer._registeredTools;
console.log('Available RGB tools:', Object.keys(rgbTools));
Available Tools
The server provides the following MCP tools:
rgb_get_node_info- Get RGB node informationrgb_get_node_status- Get node status and uptimergb_list_assets- List all RGB assetsrgb_get_asset_balance- Get balance for a specific assetrgb_send_asset- Send RGB assetsrgb_generate_address- Generate new on-chain addressrgb_list_transactions- List on-chain transactionsrgb_send_bitcoin- Send Bitcoin to an addressrgb_create_lightning_invoice- Create Lightning invoicergb_pay_lightning_invoice- Pay Lightning invoicergb_list_lightning_channels- List Lightning channelsrgb_list_swaps- List available swapsrgb_create_swap- Create a new asset swap
License
MIT
FAQ
- What is the RGB Lightning Node MCP server?
- RGB Lightning Node is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for RGB Lightning Node?
- This profile displays 10 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Ratings
4.5★★★★★10 reviews- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Oct 10, 2024
RGB Lightning Node is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Piyush G· Sep 9, 2024
We evaluated RGB Lightning Node against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Aug 8, 2024
Useful MCP listing: RGB Lightning Node is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Jul 7, 2024
RGB Lightning Node reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Jun 6, 2024
I recommend RGB Lightning Node for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· May 5, 2024
Strong directory entry: RGB Lightning Node surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Apr 4, 2024
RGB Lightning Node has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Mar 3, 2024
According to our notes, RGB Lightning Node benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Feb 2, 2024
We wired RGB Lightning Node into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Jan 1, 2024
RGB Lightning Node is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.