OpenNode Connector for AI agents.

22 live capabilities

Manage Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments from your AI client.

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Why people use OpenNode

OpenNode for Lightning Network Payment Processing

With this Connector, you just tell your AI agent what you need. You can create charges, check balances, and initiate payouts through a single chat interface. You get your payments done in seconds without ever leaving your primary workspace.

What Vinkius changes

You stop clicking through dashboards and start managing crypto payments through conversation.

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

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Quick merchant invoice generation

A merchant needs to collect a payment for a digital service.
Real-world use case 02

Bulk payout confirmation

A payout manager needs to send funds to 10 different addresses.
Real-world use case 03

Instant refund verification

A customer service rep needs to check a refund status.

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 for a customer. This makes it easy to generate invoices on demand.
02 Capability
Get charge
See the specific details of a payment charge. Use this to check if a customer has paid their invoice.
03 Capability
Create refund
Issue a refund for a charge that was underpaid. Use this to correct payment discrepancies quickly.
04 Capability
Set scheduled withdrawals
Update the status of your scheduled bank withdrawals. Use this to manage your planned bank movements.

Capability set02 / 06

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

05 Capability
Initiate withdrawal
Start a new withdrawal or preview a payout to a Bitcoin address or Lightning invoice. It lets you check the details before you send funds.
06 Capability
Get account balance
Check your current account balance. This gives you an immediate look at your available funds.
07 Capability
List activity
See a list of recent activity on your account. Use this to monitor all recent movements and changes.
08 Capability
Create address
Generate a new static on-chain address. This is useful for creating permanent addresses for receiving funds.

Capability set03 / 06

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

09 Capability
List addresses
View all your existing static on-chain addresses. Use this to manage your list of receiving addresses.
10 Capability
List charges
See a list of all your paid charges. This helps you keep a record of all completed transactions.
11 Capability
Initiate exchange
Start a currency exchange between Bitcoin and fiat. This lets you swap currencies with a single command.
12 Capability
Create lnurl pay
Create a static LNURL-Pay address for recurring payments. This is great for setting up persistent payment links.

Capability set04 / 06

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

13 Capability
List lnurl pay
See a list of all your static LNURL-Pay addresses. Use this to manage your recurring payment links.
14 Capability
Initiate lnurl withdrawal
Start a withdrawal using an LNURL. This lets you send funds to a specific LNURL-based destination.
15 Capability
Get rates
Check the current exchange rates for different currencies. Use this to see the best conversion prices before trading.
16 Capability
List withdrawals
See a list of all your previous and current withdrawals. This is useful for auditing your payout history.

Capability set05 / 06

17—19

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

17 Capability
Confirm chain withdrawal
Finalize a withdrawal that was previously previewed on the chain. This completes the move of funds to an on-chain address.
18 Capability
Confirm ln withdrawal
Finalize a withdrawal that was previously previewed on the Lightning Network. This completes the move of funds to a Lightning invoice.
19 Capability
Get withdrawal
Get the specific details of a single withdrawal. Use this to track the status of a specific payout.

Capability set06 / 06

20—22

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through OpenNode.

20 Capability
Get currencies
See which currencies you can use as an origin for payments. This helps you understand your funding options.
21 Capability
Get refund
Get the specific details of a refund you've issued. Use this to verify that a customer received their money back.
22 Capability
List refunds
See a list of all refunds processed on your account. This helps you manage your refund history.

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

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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-alternative": {
      "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-alternative": {
      "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-alternative": {
      "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-alternative": {
      "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-alternative --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, payment processors, and developers who need to move Bitcoin or Lightning funds without the overhead of a manual dashboard.

01

Crypto Merchant

Handles daily sales and needs to generate Lightning invoices quickly for customers.

02

Payout Coordinator

Manages large-scale withdrawals to various Bitcoin addresses and needs to audit history.

03

Web3 Developer

Builds capabilities that need to interact with OpenNode's payment infrastructure via an agentic workflow.

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.

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

Before you connect

Questions about OpenNode.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

How does the OpenNode MCP help with my Bitcoin payments?

It lets your AI agent handle the creation of invoices and the processing of charges directly. You can manage your merchant account through plain text instead of clicking through a dashboard.

Can I use the OpenNode MCP to send payouts to my customers?

Yes. You can initiate and confirm withdrawals to both Bitcoin addresses and Lightning invoices using your agent.

Is it safe to manage my OpenNode account through an AI agent?

This Connector uses your OpenNode API keys to perform actions securely. It acts as a bridge between your agent and the OpenNode infrastructure.

Can the OpenNode MCP handle refunds for underpaid charges?

Yes, it can. Your agent can use the capability to issue refunds for charges that didn't receive enough funds.

How do I check my balance using the OpenNode MCP?

You can simply ask your agent for your current balance. It will call the capability and give you a real-time update on your holdings.

Does the OpenNode MCP support Lightning Network invoices?

Yes, it fully supports creating and managing Lightning BOLT11 invoices for your payment requests.

Can I see my transaction history with the OpenNode MCP?

You can ask your agent to list your activity or withdrawals. It will pull a list of your recent history for you to review.

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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