Alby Bitcoin Payments + Zed: 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 Zed, 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 Zed, 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 Zed
- 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
- Zed installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Desktop App)
Installation
Step 1: Install Alby Bitcoin Payments
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Zed
- Open Zed settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add Alby Bitcoin Payments server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use Alby Bitcoin Payments in Zed:
E-commerce Integration
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Ask Zed: "Create invoice for $25 subscription payment"
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Micropayments for Content
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Ask Zed: "Pay 100 sats for premium article access"
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Global Remittance
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Ask Zed: "Send $50 worth of Bitcoin to family member"
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Testing Your Setup
- Launch Zed
- Verify Alby Bitcoin Payments is available in the tools list
- Test basic Alby Bitcoin Payments functionality
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Server Not Found
Symptoms: Assistant cannot see tools, Error in logs
Cause: Path to executable (npx, python) not found or server crashed.
Solution:
- Use absolute paths for commands if they are not in the default PATH.
- Check Zed logs (
Cmd+Shift+P>Open Log) for stderr output from the server.
Alby Bitcoin Payments not appearing in Zed
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check Alby Bitcoin Payments installation
- Restart Zed
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that Alby Bitcoin Payments is integrated with Zed:
- Explore all Alby Bitcoin Payments capabilities through Zed
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Zed
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to Alby Bitcoin Payments development
Need Help?
- Search for Alby Bitcoin Payments documentation
- Check the Zed MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions