LQWD Gateway
- lqwdtech/lqwdclawnode
io.github.lqwdtech/gateway is a MCP server that lets agents register for a free Lightning faucet, inbound channel, and LDK node bootstrap over streamable HTTP.
About
io.github.lqwdtech/gateway (LQWD Gateway) is a hosted Model Context Protocol server that gives AI agents a on-ramp to Bitcoin Lightning without running their own faucet infrastructure. developers experimenting with paid APIs, L402-style gates, or agent wallets can call lqwd_register first to obtain an API key, then use MCP tools against the remote endpoint to provision inbound liquidity and bootstrap an LDK node. The design assumes agents—not humans clicking a wallet UI—are the primary client, which matches projects that automate micro-payments for inference or data calls. It complements local wallets like SaturnZap rather than replacing them: Gateway focuses on free testnet/mainnet bootstrap via LQWD’s service. Expect network registration flows, secret API keys in headers, and Lightning-specific concepts rather than generic REST wrappers.
- Remote streamable-http MCP at https://api.lqwdclaw.bot/v1/mcp (gateway v3.0.0).
- Auth-free lqwd_register tool returns Bearer api_key (lqwd_<random>) for all other tools.
- Free Lightning faucet: inbound channel + LDK node bootstrap for agents.
- Bearer Authorization header on every request after registration.
LQWD Gateway by the numbers
- Data as of Jul 7, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
claude mcp add --transport http gateway https://api.lqwdclaw.bot/v1/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"Add your badge
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| Transport | HTTP |
|---|---|
| Auth | Required |
| Repository | lqwdtech/lqwdclawnode ↗ |
What it does
Register an autonomous agent with LQWD’s free Lightning faucet, receive inbound channel capacity, and bootstrap an LDK node through MCP tools.
Who is it for?
Best when you're shipping agent products that need quick Lightning inbound capacity and LDK bootstrap without operating a faucet.
Skip if: Skip if you want a fully local non-custodial wallet only, or products with no Bitcoin/Lightning requirement.
What you get
After registration via lqwd_register, your agent holds an API key and can use Gateway MCP tools to stand up Lightning connectivity for L402 and micropayment experiments.
- Registered agent identity with LQWD API key
- Inbound Lightning channel and LDK node bootstrap suitable for further wallet or L402 tooling
By the numbers
- Gateway server version 3.0.0
- Single remote MCP URL: https://api.lqwdclaw.bot/v1/mcp
- Only lqwd_register is auth-free; other tools require Bearer token
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FAQ
Who is io.github.lqwdtech/gateway for?
Developers and agent authors who need LQWD-hosted Lightning onboarding before wiring L402 or paid tool calls.
When should I use io.github.lqwdtech/gateway?
Use it early in integration work when your agent needs inbound Lightning and an LDK node seeded through MCP instead of manual node ops.
How do I add io.github.lqwdtech/gateway to my agent?
Add the remote MCP URL https://api.lqwdclaw.bot/v1/mcp, invoke lqwd_register without auth, then set Authorization: Bearer <api_key> on subsequent requests.