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Connect OpenNode (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your crypto payment operations through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 22 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 06

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

  1. 01

    Get charge

    Retrieves specific information about a single charge.

  2. 02

    Set scheduled withdrawals

    Updates the status of your scheduled bank withdrawals.

  3. 03

    Create address

    Generates a new static on-chain Bitcoin address.

  4. 04

    Create charge

    Creates a new Bitcoin payment request via OpenNode.

Capability set02 / 06

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

  1. 05

    Create lnurl pay

    Sets up a static LNURL-Pay address.

  2. 06

    Create refund

    Processes a refund for a charge that was underpaid.

  3. 07

    Get withdrawal

    Fetches details regarding a specific withdrawal.

  4. 08

    Initiate lnurl withdrawal

    Starts a withdrawal using the LNURL protocol.

Capability set03 / 06

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

  1. 09

    Initiate withdrawal

    Triggers a payout to a Lightning or Bitcoin address and allows for previews.

  2. 10

    List activity

    Provides a list of all recent account activity.

  3. 11

    Get account balance

    Checks your current OpenNode account balance.

  4. 12

    List addresses

    Shows all your existing static on-chain addresses.

Capability set04 / 06

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

  1. 13

    List charges

    Returns a list of your previously paid charges.

  2. 14

    Initiate exchange

    Starts an exchange between Bitcoin and fiat currency.

  3. 15

    List lnurl pay

    Lists all your configured static LNURL-Pay addresses.

  4. 16

    Get rates

    Fetches current exchange rates.

Capability set05 / 06

17-19

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

  1. 17

    List withdrawals

    Provides a history of all your account withdrawals.

  2. 18

    Confirm chain withdrawal

    Finalizes a previously previewed on-chain withdrawal request.

  3. 19

    Confirm ln withdrawal

    Finalizes a previously previewed Lightning withdrawal request.

Capability set06 / 06

20-22

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

  1. 20

    Get currencies

    Lists the originating currencies supported by the system.

  2. 21

    Get refund

    Retrieves details for a specific refund.

  3. 22

    List refunds

    Shows a list of all processed refunds.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Automated Invoicing

Tell your agent to generate a specific Lightning invoice for a client during a chat session.

02

Payout Automation

Trigger Bitcoin withdrawals to specific addresses after a condition is met in your workflow.

03

Real-time Auditing

Ask your agent for a summary of recent account activity or paid charges to verify revenue.

04

Currency Swapping

Use your agent to check rates and move funds between BTC and fiat.

Automate a task

Put OpenNode to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

OpenNode works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put OpenNode to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

966ms average. Fast in production.

OpenNode is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1067ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
819ms
Slowest day
1067ms
14-day trend
Improving-13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 22 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of OpenNode, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with OpenNode. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

OpenNode Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wJLw8OVUYCT56VlfqAd0GktYrBFJhVlI0wOkQO7w/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — OpenNode capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opennode-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wJLw8OVUYCT56VlfqAd0GktYrBFJhVlI0wOkQO7w/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up OpenNode in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work OpenNode owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone running Bitcoin-based businesses or automated payment workflows who wants to control their treasury through an AI interface.

  • 01

    Developers

    Automate payment requests and payouts within their coding environment.

  • 02

    Merchant Operators

    Manage customer invoices and refund requests using natural language.

  • 03

    Treasury Managers

    Monitor account balances and execute currency exchanges through an agent.

FAQ

Questions OpenNode owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my OpenNode account?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your OpenNode API Key. Once connected, your AI client can immediately use the capabilities.

  • 02

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, this MCP works with any client that supports the Model Context Protocol, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Does this support the Lightning Network?

    Yes, you can create Lightning BOLT11 invoices, use LNURL-Pay, and perform Lightning withdrawals.

  • 04

    Can I handle refunds through the AI?

    Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to create refunds for charges that were underpaid.

  • 05

    Is it possible to check my balance?

    Yes, you can ask your agent to check your account balance at any time using the built-in capabilities.

  • 06

    How do I generate a new Bitcoin payment request?

    Use the create_charge capability. Provide the amount in satoshis (or specify a currency like USD) and an optional description. The capability returns a BOLT11 Lightning invoice and an on-chain address.

  • 07

    Can I preview a withdrawal before confirming it?

    Yes. Call initiate_withdrawal with auto_confirm set to false. This generates a preview. You can then finalize it using confirm_chain_withdrawal or confirm_ln_withdrawal depending on the type.

  • 08

    How do I check my past withdrawals?

    You can use the list_withdrawals capability to retrieve a list of past withdrawals, with optional filters for page size, page number, and withdrawal type (like 'ln' or 'chain').

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