railgun-mcp 0.2.1

MCP server for Railgun privacy protocol - private DeFi made easy

🛡️ Railgun MCP Server

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with the Railgun privacy protocol. This server enables AI assistants and other MCP clients to perform private DeFi transactions on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, and BSC with zero-knowledge privacy guarantees.

✨ Features

🔐 Complete Privacy Suite

• Wallet Management - Create, import, and manage Railgun wallets with both public (0x) and private (0zk) addresses
• Private Transactions - Send tokens privately between 0zk addresses with zero-knowledge proofs
• Shield/Unshield - Move tokens between public and private balances seamlessly
• Multi-Wallet Operations - Batch operations, token distribution, and privacy mixing

🧩 Advanced DeFi Integration

• Recipe System - Create and execute complex DeFi operations privately
• Private Swaps - Trade tokens without revealing amounts or addresses
• Relayer Network - Enhanced privacy through decentralized relayer integration
• Gas Optimization - Smart gas estimation and transaction batching

🤖 Plain-English AI Tools

• Smart Affordability Checker - "Can I afford this transaction?"
• Cost Explainer - "Why is this so expensive?"
• Simple Money Sending - "Just send 100 USDC to alice.eth privately"
• Token Finder - "Where are my tokens?"
• Privacy Optimizer - "How can I be more private?"
• Emergency Exit - "Get all my funds out quickly"

🌐 Multi-Network Support

• Ethereum - Full feature support
• Arbitrum - L2 privacy with low fees
• Polygon - Fast and cheap private transactions
• BSC - Binance Smart Chain integration

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

# Install from PyPI (recommended)
pip install railgun-mcp

# Or install from source
git clone https://github.com/railgun-org/railgun-mcp.git
cd railgun-mcp
pip install -e .

Configuration

Option 1: Environment Variables

export RAILGUN_PRIVATE_KEY="0x1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef"
export RAILGUN_WALLET_PASSWORD="your-secure-password"
export ETHEREUM_RPC_URL="https://eth-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/your-key"

Option 2: Config File Create ~/.railgun/config.json:

{
  "private_key": "0x1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef",
  "wallet_password": "your-secure-wallet-password",
  "rpc_endpoints": {
    "ethereum": "https://eth-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/your-key",
    "arbitrum": "https://arb-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/your-key",
    "polygon": "https://polygon-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/your-key"
  }
}

Option 3: Claude Desktop Configuration See examples/CLAUDE_DESKTOP_SETUP.md for detailed Claude Desktop setup instructions.

Run the Server

# Start the MCP server
python -m railgun_mcp

# Or use the command line tool
railgun-mcp

Connect with MCP Client (Claude Desktop)

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "railgun-mcp": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "railgun_mcp"],
      "env": {
        "RAILGUN_PRIVATE_KEY": "0x1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef",
        "RAILGUN_WALLET_PASSWORD": "your-secure-password",
        "ETHEREUM_RPC_URL": "https://eth-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

⚠️ Important: Replace the example private key with your actual wallet private key.

📋 For detailed setup instructions: See examples/CLAUDE_DESKTOP_SETUP.md

🛠️ Available Tools

👛 Wallet Management

• create_wallet - Create a new Railgun wallet
• import_wallet - Import existing wallet from private key
• list_wallets - List all configured wallets
• create_wallet_batch - Create multiple wallets for enhanced privacy

💰 Balance & Transactions

• get_balance - Check public and private balances
• shield_tokens - Move tokens to private balance
• unshield_tokens - Move tokens to public balance
• private_transfer - Transfer between 0zk addresses
• get_transaction_history - View transaction history
• distribute_tokens - Distribute tokens across multiple wallets

🔄 DeFi Operations

• create_recipe - Create custom DeFi recipes
• execute_recipe - Execute recipes privately
• create_swap_recipe - Pre-built swap recipes
• estimate_recipe_gas - Estimate gas costs

🤖 AI-Friendly Tools

• can_i_afford_this - Check if you can afford an action
• why_is_this_so_expensive - Explain transaction costs
• just_send_money - Send money the easiest way
• where_are_my_tokens - Find all your tokens
• fix_stuck_transaction - Help with stuck transactions
• optimize_my_privacy - Get privacy improvement tips
• emergency_exit - Quick fund extraction

🌐 Network & Utilities

• get_relayers - Find available relayers
• get_supported_tokens - List supported tokens
• check_config - Verify configuration
• verify_proof - Verify zero-knowledge proofs

📖 Usage Examples

Basic Wallet Operations

# Create a wallet
create_wallet(network="ethereum", password="secure-password")

# Shield tokens into private balance  
shield_tokens(
    wallet_id="wallet-123",
    token_address="0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48",  # USDC
    amount="1000000000"  # 1000 USDC
)

# Private transfer
private_transfer(
    wallet_id="wallet-123", 
    token_address="0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48",
    amount="500000000",  # 500 USDC
    recipient_0zk_address="0zk1234..."
)

AI-Friendly Operations

# Simple English commands
can_i_afford_this(wallet_id="wallet-123", action="swap", amount="1000", token="USDC")

just_send_money(
    wallet_id="wallet-123",
    to="alice.eth", 
    amount="100 USDC",
    keep_private=True
)

where_are_my_tokens(wallet_id="wallet-123")

Advanced Privacy Features

# Create multiple wallets for privacy
create_wallet_batch(count=5, network="ethereum", password_prefix="secure")

# Distribute tokens across wallets
distribute_tokens(
    source_wallet_id="wallet-123",
    token_address="0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48",
    total_amount="5000000000",  # 5000 USDC
    destination_wallet_ids=["wallet-124", "wallet-125", "wallet-126"],
    distribution_type="equal"
)

# Mix tokens for enhanced privacy
mix_tokens(
    wallet_ids=["wallet-123", "wallet-124", "wallet-125"],
    token_address="0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48",
    mixing_rounds=3
)

🔒 Security Best Practices

• Never commit API keys or private keys to version control
• Use environment variables or secure config files for sensitive data
• Always verify transaction details before execution
• Keep wallet passwords secure and use strong, unique passwords
• Enable 2FA on all related accounts (RPC providers, etc.)
• Regular security audits of your configuration

🧪 Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/railgun-org/railgun-mcp.git
cd railgun-mcp

# Install development dependencies
pip install -e ".[dev]"

# Run tests
pytest

# Format code
black railgun_mcp/
isort railgun_mcp/

# Type checking
mypy railgun_mcp/

# Run with debug logging
export LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG
python -m railgun_mcp

📚 Documentation

• Installation Guide - Detailed setup instructions
• Configuration Guide - All configuration options
• API Reference - Complete tool documentation
• Privacy Guide - Best practices for privacy
• Examples - Code examples and tutorials

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes with tests
4. Run the test suite
5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🔗 Links

• Railgun Protocol - Official Railgun website
• Documentation - Complete protocol documentation
• Discord Community - Join the community
• GitHub Issues - Report bugs and request features

⚠️ Disclaimer

This software is provided "as is" without warranties. Always verify transactions and use at your own risk. The Railgun protocol is experimental technology - please understand the risks before using with significant funds.