Libraries

JavaScript/TypeScript libraries for building Bitcoin-capable AI agents.

Quick Install

Install the essential libraries for most agent projects:

Terminal

npm install nostr-tools @getalby/sdk @noble/hashes

Low-level Nostr utilities for JavaScript/TypeScript. Key generation, event signing, relay connections.

bash

npm install nostr-tools

Higher-level Nostr Development Kit. Connection management, caching, subscriptions, and more.

bash

npm install @nostr-dev-kit/ndk

Alby SDK with NWC client. Easiest way to integrate Lightning payments.

bash

npm install @getalby/sdk

Parse and create Lightning invoices (BOLT11 format).

bash

npm install bolt11

Cryptographic hash functions used by Nostr. SHA256, HMAC, and utilities.

bash

npm install @noble/hashes

Elliptic curve cryptography for Bitcoin/Nostr. Used for key generation and signing.

bash

npm install @noble/secp256k1

Full Bitcoin library for JavaScript. Useful for on-chain operations (less common for agents).

bash

npm install bitcoinjs-lib