lnbits

What This Skill Does

The LNbits skill is a specialized agent capability designed to turn your OpenClaw assistant into a functional Lightning Network wallet manager. It facilitates the core tasks required to participate in the Bitcoin Lightning economy: checking wallet balances, generating payment requests (invoices), and executing secure payments. The skill integrates directly with LNbits infrastructure, ensuring that users can handle micro-transactions via simple natural language commands while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols.

Installation

You can install this skill directly using the OpenClaw repository management system. Run the following command in your terminal to fetch the necessary components:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/jamestsetsekas/lnbits-with-qrcode

After installation, ensure you have set your LNBITS_API_KEY and LNBITS_BASE_URL in your environment variables. You can bootstrap a new wallet by running the provided setup script. Never paste your API keys or secret tokens into any AI chat interfaces; always manage these sensitive credentials within your protected .env or local configuration files.

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for users looking to integrate Bitcoin payments into their automation workflows. Use it to:

• Accept payments for freelance services or digital goods by generating invoices on the fly.
• Manage small recurring payments for API usage or subscriptions using your Lightning wallet.
• Quickly check your remaining satoshi balance before initiating a transaction to avoid failures.
• Generate and display QR codes for mobile Lightning wallet scanning, making it easier to receive funds from mobile-only users.

Example Prompts

1. "Check my current wallet balance so I know how much I have for the upcoming invoice."
2. "Generate a payment request for 5000 sats with the memo 'Freelance logo design'."
3. "Pay this invoice: [paste bolt11 string]"

Tips & Limitations

• Security First: Always verify the amount before confirming a payment. The AI agent is programmed to ask for explicit (y/n) confirmation for every payment transaction to prevent accidental fund loss.
• Formatting: When requesting an invoice, the agent will output a MEDIA: tag. Ensure your OpenClaw frontend is configured to render images from file paths to view the QR codes correctly.
• Data Privacy: The agent will never disclose your Admin Keys in chat. If you need to debug your configuration, check the terminal output from the script, not the chat logs.
• Balance Checks: Always perform a balance check before sending payments, as the agent is designed to prioritize safety and will prevent payments that exceed your current wallet capacity.