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chantools CLI

lnd and cln channel rescue utility

Budgeting & Finance ★ 239 stars Easy setup free

chantools is a command line interface (CLI) utility designed to help Lightning Network node operators rescue their funds after experiencing data loss. You might want to visit https://www.node-recovery.com/chantools for more information about what commands to run and how to compose those commands. Also, you don't have to run chantools on Umbrel specifically. You can download and run it on any machine, there is no direct interaction with your Lightning node required and for most commands you don't even need anything other than your seed phrase..

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Strengths

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in Go

Is chantools CLI secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for chantools CLI's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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