Lightning FAQs

Question 1

What node connection types does Lightning support?

Accepted Answer

Lightning supports connecting to your LND node via gRPC and Lightning Node Connect (LNC), giving you flexibility and secure remote access options.

Question 2

What kind of queries can I perform with Lightning?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Lightning supports basic channel queries (e.g., 'Show me my channels').  More robust queries related to channels, invoices, nodes, and routing are actively in development.

Question 3

How do I get started with Lightning?

Accepted Answer

To get started, configure the .env file with your LND credentials and run `npm run mcp:prod`. The README provides detailed instructions on setting up the connection and using the tool.

Question 4

What is Lightning?

Accepted Answer

Lightning is a tool that allows you to query your Lightning Network node using natural language. It uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to interpret your requests and return data in both human-readable and machine-readable JSON formats.

Question 5

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a specification that enables large language models (LLMs) to interact with data sources in a standardized way. Lightning implements MCP to provide a seamless natural language interface to your Lightning node data.

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