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Lightning Enable

Middleware that lets AI agents pay for API access with Bitcoin Lightning, where payment acts as authentication — no accounts or API keys required.

Website: https://lightningenable.com
GitHub: https://github.com/refined-element/lightning-enable-mcp

Why this app?

  • L402 + MPP protocol support — payment is the credential, no API keys needed
  • 8,500+ downloads across MCP server (PyPI, NuGet, Docker), HTTP clients (Python, TypeScript, .NET), and Agent SDKs
  • Compatible with Alby Hub — listed as a supported wallet on their site
  • Open-source tools — MCP server and client libraries are MIT licensed
  • Active development — multiple repos under the refined-element org, recent blog posts, NostrWolfe integration

Entry details

  • Category: ai
  • Platforms: web, desktop
  • Protocols: none (uses L402, not NWC or bitcoin_connect directly)
  • Icon: Added lightning-enable.png (128×128, from docs.lightningenable.com)

Verification

  • Website is live and functional
  • Open-source code exists on GitHub
  • Published packages on PyPI, NuGet, Docker Hub, npm
  • Clear team behind it (Refined Element / Mike Rahel)
  • Compatible with Alby Hub wallet

Lightning Enable is middleware that lets AI agents pay for API access
with Bitcoin Lightning, where payment acts as authentication — no
accounts or API keys required. Supports L402 and MPP protocols.

- 8,500+ downloads across MCP server, HTTP clients, and Agent SDKs
- Compatible wallets include Alby Hub
- Open-source MCP tools (MIT license)
- Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code

Category: ai
Platforms: web, desktop
GitHub: https://github.com/refined-element/lightning-enable-mcp
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stackingsaunter added a commit that referenced this pull request Apr 16, 2026
@stackingsaunter stackingsaunter merged commit 6cd62b4 into getAlby:main Apr 16, 2026
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