beginner⏱️ 14-24 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate Alby Bitcoin Payments MCP server with Rovo Dev CLI. Includes send_payment and receive_payment.

Alby Bitcoin Payments + Rovo Dev CLI: Complete MCP Integration

Alby Bitcoin Payments is a MCP server that Connect any bitcoin lightning wallet to your agent to send and receive instant payments globally with your agent..

When integrated with Rovo Dev CLI, you can:

  • Send Lightning Network payments instantly
  • Generate invoices to receive Lightning payments
  • Check current Lightning wallet balance

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Alby Bitcoin Payments in Rovo Dev CLI, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • Alby Bitcoin Payments will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use Alby Bitcoin Payments tools directly in Rovo Dev CLI
  • All Alby Bitcoin Payments capabilities will be available for your workflows
  • Access to 5 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Nostr Wallet Connect connection string from Lightning wallet
  • Rovo Dev CLI installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install Alby Bitcoin Payments

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Rovo Dev CLI

  1. Open Rovo Dev CLI settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add Alby Bitcoin Payments server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use Alby Bitcoin Payments in Rovo Dev CLI:

E-commerce Integration

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Ask Rovo Dev CLI: "Create invoice for $25 subscription payment"

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Micropayments for Content

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Ask Rovo Dev CLI: "Pay 100 sats for premium article access"

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Global Remittance

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Ask Rovo Dev CLI: "Send $50 worth of Bitcoin to family member"

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Testing Your Setup

  1. Run acli rovodev run to start interactive mode
  2. Ask for code generation or explanation
  3. Test integration with Jira/Confluence features

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Authentication Failed

Symptoms: Cannot login, API token rejected

Cause: Invalid or expired API token

Solution:

  • Regenerate API token in Atlassian profile
  • Verify account has Rovo access
  • Check network connectivity
  • Re-run acli rovodev auth login

Beta Access Limited

Symptoms: Access denied, Beta not available

Cause: Beta capacity limits reached

Solution:

  • Check Atlassian announcements for availability
  • Join waitlist if available
  • Verify account eligibility for beta access

Alby Bitcoin Payments not appearing in Rovo Dev CLI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check Alby Bitcoin Payments installation
  • Restart Rovo Dev CLI
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Alby Bitcoin Payments is integrated with Rovo Dev CLI:

  • Explore all Alby Bitcoin Payments capabilities through Rovo Dev CLI
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with Rovo Dev CLI
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to Alby Bitcoin Payments development

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Alby Bitcoin Payments + Rovo Dev CLI: MCP Setup Guide (2026)