OpenNode Connector for AI agents.

22 live capabilities

Manage Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments and payouts from your AI client.

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Why people use OpenNode

OpenNode for Automating Bitcoin Merchant Payments

With this Connector, that workflow disappears. You can just tell your AI agent to create a charge or check your balance. It handles the API calls in the background and gives you the info you need right where you're already working.

What Vinkius changes

You get a direct line to your Bitcoin payments without the manual overhead.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

The Coffee Shop

A merchant asks their agent to 'Create a Lightning invoice for $5.
Real-world use case 02

The Freelance Payout

A project manager needs to pay three contractors.
Real-world use case 03

The Refund Request

A customer says they were overcharged.

Complete set · 22capabilities

The complete OpenNode capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with OpenNode.

Capability set01 / 06

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

01 Capability
Create charge
Create a new Bitcoin payment request. You can use this to generate Lightning invoices or provide on-chain addresses.
02 Capability
Get charge
See the specific details of a payment request you've created. This is useful for checking invoice status.
03 Capability
Create refund
Issue a refund for a charge that was underpaid. This is a direct way to handle customer payment issues.
04 Capability
Set scheduled withdrawals
Change the status of bank withdrawals that are currently scheduled. Use this to manage your pending bank moves.

Capability set02 / 06

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

05 Capability
Initiate withdrawal
Start a new payout to a Bitcoin address or a Lightning invoice. This capability lets you preview the payment first.
06 Capability
Get account balance
Check how much money is currently in your account. This helps you keep an eye on your liquidity.
07 Capability
List activity
View a list of recent account movements. It's a quick way to see what's happening with your funds.
08 Capability
Create address
Generate a new static on-chain Bitcoin address. Use this for customers who need a permanent place to send funds.

Capability set03 / 06

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

09 Capability
List addresses
See all the static on-chain addresses you've created. This keeps your payment points organized.
10 Capability
List charges
View a list of all the charges that have been paid. This gives you a clear view of your incoming revenue.
11 Capability
Initiate exchange
Start a process to swap between Bitcoin and fiat currency. Use this when you need to move money between types.
12 Capability
Create lnurl pay
Create a static Lightning address for easy payments. This is perfect for recurring customer payments.

Capability set04 / 06

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

13 Capability
List lnurl pay
View all the static Lightning addresses you have set up. This helps you manage your various LNURL payment points.
14 Capability
Initiate lnurl withdrawal
Start a withdrawal to a specific LNURL address. This makes it easy to pay other Lightning users.
15 Capability
Get rates
See the current exchange rates for Bitcoin and other currencies. Use this to know the value of your crypto in real time.
16 Capability
List withdrawals
See a full history of all your previous withdrawals. It's great for auditing your past payouts.

Capability set05 / 06

17—19

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

17 Capability
Confirm chain withdrawal
Finalize a Bitcoin withdrawal that you previously previewed. It's the final step for sending on-chain funds.
18 Capability
Confirm ln withdrawal
Finalize a Lightning withdrawal after reviewing the details. This completes your Lightning payouts.
19 Capability
Get withdrawal
Look up the specific details of a single withdrawal. Use this to track a specific payout's progress.

Capability set06 / 06

20—22

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

20 Capability
Get currencies
Check which currencies your account can currently receive. This helps you see what payment types are active.
21 Capability
Get refund
Look up the details of a specific refund you've issued. Use this to verify a customer's refund status.
22 Capability
List refunds
See a list of all refunds processed through your account. This helps you keep your refund history organized.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask OpenNode to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use OpenNode from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wJLw8OVUYCT56VlfqAd0GktYrBFJhVlI0wOkQO7w/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it OpenNode, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable OpenNode for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wJLw8OVUYCT56VlfqAd0GktYrBFJhVlI0wOkQO7w/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the OpenNode URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable OpenNode in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opennode": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wJLw8OVUYCT56VlfqAd0GktYrBFJhVlI0wOkQO7w/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using OpenNode

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OpenNode, help me...". 22 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opennode": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wJLw8OVUYCT56VlfqAd0GktYrBFJhVlI0wOkQO7w/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using OpenNode

Ask Copilot: "Using OpenNode, help me...". 22 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opennode": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wJLw8OVUYCT56VlfqAd0GktYrBFJhVlI0wOkQO7w/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using OpenNode

Open Cascade and ask: "Using OpenNode, help me...". 22 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opennode": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wJLw8OVUYCT56VlfqAd0GktYrBFJhVlI0wOkQO7w/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using OpenNode

Ask Cline: "Using OpenNode, help me...". 22 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add opennode --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wJLw8OVUYCT56VlfqAd0GktYrBFJhVlI0wOkQO7w/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using OpenNode

Ask Claude: "Using OpenNode, show me...". 22 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work OpenNode can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for crypto merchants and finance leads who are tired of the friction of manual Bitcoin payments. If you're moving money on the Lightning Network daily, you need a way to automate the boring stuff.

01

Crypto Merchant

Handles customer payments via Lightning invoices during peak sales hours.

02

Finance Ops Manager

Manages bulk payouts to contractors using Bitcoin addresses.

03

E-commerce Owner

Automates the refund and payment request flow for a global store.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 22 capabilities

OpenNode

Process Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments, manage charges, and initiate secure withdrawals directly from your AI agent.

02 10 capabilities

Copperx

Equip your AI agent to manage crypto payments, invoices, and subscriptions directly with Copperx.

03 6 capabilities

CoinGate

Accept cryptocurrency payments from customers worldwide with instant fiat settlement and multi-coin checkout support.

04 7 capabilities

Modulr

Empowers algorithmic control over European Payment volumes. Execute massive HMAC-secured payment schedules, create internal ledgers natively.

05 10 capabilities

LianLian Pay

Global cross-border payment and settlement platform. manage balances, payments, and settlements via AI.

06 10 capabilities

PingPong

Global multi-currency payment platform for E-commerce. manage accounts, balances, and payouts via AI.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep OpenNode connected.

Before you connect

Questions about OpenNode.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use OpenNode MCP to accept Bitcoin payments?

Yes, you can use it to create charges using either on-chain Bitcoin addresses or Lightning invoices for instant payments.

How does OpenNode MCP handle Lightning payments?

It supports creating Lightning invoices for receiving money and initiating withdrawals to Lightning invoices for sending it.

Can my agent send payouts with OpenNode MCP?

Your agent can initiate both Bitcoin and Lightning payouts and confirm them once you've reviewed the preview.

Can I check my balance using OpenNode MCP?

Yes, your agent can retrieve your current account balance and check real-time exchange rates at any time.

How do I handle refunds with OpenNode MCP?

You can ask your agent to issue a refund for an underpaid charge or look up the details of any refund you've already processed.

Does OpenNode MCP support static addresses?

Yes, it allows you to create, list, and use static on-chain Bitcoin addresses for your payment workflows.

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.

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.

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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