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TL;DR

Alby Bitcoin is a Blockchain MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent connect Bitcoin Lightning wallet to AI agents. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install alby-bitcoin.

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Alby Bitcoin

Blockchain

Last updated May 31, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Connect Bitcoin Lightning wallet to AI agents. Instant micropayments and wallet management.

Install Alby Bitcoin

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install alby-bitcoin
Or run directly:
npx -y @getalby/mcp
View on GitHub

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Alby Bitcoin exposes an MCP interface for blockchain workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install alby-bitcoin — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate blockchain workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Alby Bitcoin MCP server?

The Alby Bitcoin MCP server is an Blockchain Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents connect Bitcoin Lightning wallet to AI agents. It exposes Alby Bitcoin's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Alby Bitcoin MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install alby-bitcoin` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y @getalby/mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Alby Bitcoin MCP free?

Yes. The Alby Bitcoin MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Alby Bitcoin account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Alby Bitcoin MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Alby Bitcoin MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can connect Bitcoin Lightning wallet to AI agents directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Alby Bitcoin operations, inspect results, chain Alby Bitcoin with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive blockchain tasks without leaving your editor.