// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

BITCOIN MCP TOOLS

7 tools from the Bitcoin MCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

READ TOOLS

decode_invoice Decode a Lightning invoice decode_tx Decode a Bitcoin transaction get_latest_block Get the latest block get_transaction Get transaction details validate_address Validate a Bitcoin address

WRITE TOOLS

generate_key Generate a new Bitcoin key pair and address 2/5

FINANCIAL TOOLS

pay_invoice Pay a Lightning invoice 5/5

// FAQ

How many tools does the Bitcoin MCP MCP server have? +

The Bitcoin MCP MCP server exposes 7 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Financial.

How do I enforce policies on Bitcoin MCP tools? +

Use Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy. Write YAML rules for each tool — rate limits, argument validation, or deny rules — then run Intercept in front of the Bitcoin MCP server.

What risk categories do Bitcoin MCP tools fall into? +

Bitcoin MCP tools are categorised as Read (5), Write (1), Financial (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policies on Bitcoin MCP

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept

github.com/policylayer/intercept →