polar
npxVerifiedPolar provides a local Bitcoin Lightning Network for app development and testing. It exposes tools to spin up a Lightning node, create channels, and simulate payments. It connects to the Bitcoin testnet and Lightning Network. Developers use it to test Lightning apps without needing real Bitcoin or a live Lightning node.
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Overview
Polar provides a local Bitcoin Lightning Network for app development and testing. It exposes tools to spin up a Lightning node, create channels, and simulate payments. It connects to the Bitcoin testnet and Lightning Network. Developers use it to test Lightning apps without needing real Bitcoin or a live Lightning node.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y polar2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jamaljsr-polar-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y polar"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from polar?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in polar?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in polar"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in polar with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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