generate_invoice

Generate a Bitcoin Lightning invoice to top up a LightningProx spend token. Returns a BOLT11 payment request and charge ID. Pay the invoice with any Lightning wallet.

Server Lightningprox unixlamadev-spec/lightningprox-mcp
Category Financial
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What generate_invoice does on Lightningprox

AI agents use generate_invoice to commit financial operations through Lightningprox — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

Why generate_invoice needs a policy

This tool initiates a financial transaction by generating a Bitcoin Lightning payment invoice. While it doesn't directly move funds, it creates a payment obligation/request that, when paid, results in real Bitcoin (sats) being transferred. This is a financial commitment instrument and falls squarely in the Financial category. Misuse could result in users being tricked into paying unwanted invoices.

From the tool's definition Generate a Bitcoin Lightning invoice to top up a LightningProx spend token. Returns a BOLT11 payment request and charge ID. Pay the invoice with any Lightning wallet.

Questions about generate_invoice

What does the generate_invoice tool do? +

Generate a Bitcoin Lightning invoice to top up a LightningProx spend token. Returns a BOLT11 payment request and charge ID. Pay the invoice with any Lightning wallet. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Lightningprox MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_invoice? +

Register the Lightningprox MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_invoice: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Lightningprox. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_invoice? +

generate_invoice is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit generate_invoice? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the generate_invoice rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block generate_invoice completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for generate_invoice. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides generate_invoice? +

generate_invoice is provided by the Lightningprox MCP server (unixlamadev-spec/lightningprox-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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