archon-lightning

Enable non-custodial Lightning payments for Archon DIDs via BOLT11 invoices and Lightning Addresses.

2|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/archetech/agent-skills --skill archon-lightning
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: archon-lightning
Source: https://github.com/archetech/agent-skills/tree/main/archon-lightning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/archetech/agent-skills --skill archon-lightning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, @didcid/keymaster, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Archon Lightning enables AI agents and DID-based workflows to send and receive sats without custodians, providing direct crypto payments aligned with decentralized identities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lightning Wallet Management: create and manage per-DID Lightning wallets.
  • Invoice Generation and Payment: receive and pay BOLT11 invoices with built-in verification.
  • Lightning Address Zapping: send payments to Lightning Addresses and DIDs in a single command.
  • DID Integration: publish and reference Lightning endpoints within DID documents.
  • Transaction History & Balance: view history and current balances for auditable payments.
  • Use cases include agent-to-agent API payments, pay-per-use resources, and microtransaction-based access control.

Quick Start

Create a Lightning wallet for your current DID by running the add-lightning.sh script.

Frequently Asked Questions about archon-lightning

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I enable non-custodial Lightning payments for DID workflows?▼

Generate and verify BOLT11 invoices using built-in payment verification to ensure transaction integrity. The Skill handles the invoice lifecycle, allowing DID-based workflows to request and confirm real-time micropayments automatically.

How do I send Lightning payments to DIDs and Lightning Addresses?▼

Yes, this Skill supports AI agent micropayments for pay-per-use resources and API access control. Agents can manage wallets, generate invoices, and verify payments autonomously across decentralized services.

Do I need the keymaster CLI to publish Lightning endpoints to a DID?▼

Yes, publishing Lightning endpoints to DID documents requires the npx @didcid/keymaster CLI dependency. You also need jq installed to process the JSON data structures within the decentralized identity workflows.

How do I track transaction history and balances for DID Lightning wallets?▼

Track transaction history and current balances for auditable payments using the wallet management features. This provides visibility into sats sent and received across all agent-to-agent microtransaction workflows.