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2026-04-10 21:19:39 UTC

Orchard v1.8: AI agent for your lightning node
https://github.com/cashubtc/orchard
This latest release of the Free and Open Source **Orchard** project introduces a complete **agent system** for operators:
* Create custom jobs that run on **any interval**
* Alerts via **Telegram**
* Two-way chat via **Telegram**
![](https://m.stacker.news/137565)
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## Tool Kit
The agent has access to an early list of tools that are, for now, **read only**.
It can collect real-time information and historical activity to power custom tasks
* deliver regular system reports
* failed payment alerts
* abnormal system activity
* channel closes & opens
![](https://m.stacker.news/137566)
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## Chat Anywhere
Chat in real time with your **lnd** or **cln** node.
![](https://m.stacker.news/137567)
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## AI Inference
The inference engine can run locally and privately with Ollama, or through OpenRouter with an API key
![](https://m.stacker.news/137568)
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We are eager to see how the community uses this kit to help them manage their infrastructure.
If you have suggestions for improvements or want more tools for things like channel management please submit issues to Github!
https://stacker.news/items/1468954

2026-04-09 18:27:55 UTC

New Orchard release!
Introducing the Groundskeeper:
A fully customizable agent for your Bitcoin node
✓ Custom jobs for reporting and monitoring
✓ Alerts and chats with your infrastructure via Telegram
✓ Tools for btc, ln, cashu, system, agent mem, & more
https://blossom.primal.net/ff4d424c74fd73a27dea1fb38f24787957fc467c38d0230af9c17c8bfbc34fb5.png
Integrate with AI locally via Ollama or an OpenRouter API key
Then create custom jobs with AI assistance 🪄
https://blossom.primal.net/e7accafadf8722fd959bd8f0fb021a87093bf5c978cbcd012f1138be25809327.mp4
Customize everything. Model, prompt, schedule, and available tools
Test your jobs instantly ▶️
https://blossom.primal.net/de43f0c2cfa749d70a0c2e78bd4dc42ad4780afa492c9f5bfda150db08fda9f1.mp4
Chat with your node anytime and get alerts strait to your mobile device 🚨
https://blossom.primal.net/7757513f78c52d6b1fe786b871c7d793662a82a487c460ba6fc9024e551b3d93.mp4
⭐️ https://github.com/cashubtc/orchard

2025-09-30 23:43:26 UTC

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We agree! Thank you for the feedback 🥜
Orchard is focused on improving the experience of operating a Cashu mint. The documentation & site both need more attention to make that purpose clear.

2025-09-23 20:25:47 UTC

Version 1.3.0 of Orchard is now available!
In this Release
🆕 Docker builds
🆕 Lightning integrations with Core Lightning
🆕 Bolt12 support when running cdk mintd
https://github.com/orangeshyguy21/orchard
https://blossom.primal.net/b59d8581aafd7d52a52883c80d6fe235474f3c1c12fc6cf56553bff26f80552f.jpg

2025-08-22 16:21:20 UTC

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There are still some missing pieces. As mentioned here the issuance on main net is one, and the other would be the Cashu specification for integrating with taproot asset invoices.
We are working on a POC of the later 🛠️
One way to keep tabs on taproot asset activity is this labs site:
https://terminal.lightning.engineering/assets/mainnet

2025-08-12 13:42:03 UTC

Version 1.1.0 of Orchard is now available. This release contains fixes, improvements, and new features.
1️⃣ Cashu mints running nutshell with a postgres database are now supported.
2️⃣ New gpt-oss models are now supported for agents.
https://github.com/orangeshyguy21/orchard https://blossom.primal.net/2c64aaad035a0b4d1b7f9cc70b94dd6195edb8bf7becc3ac58ca7dc46b5744f4.jpg

2025-08-05 04:42:57 UTC

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https://blossom.primal.net/b07a69938bc59a14ffeef205c78f7588e1a7081a04b01c4f4906e9fd1886ae29.png
There is a simple onchain interface in Orchard today. But we also have plans to expand the bitcoin base layer features to further empower operators.

2025-07-25 23:30:56 UTC

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v1.0.0 is available now! The source code can be found on our website by following the github link https://orchard.space/

2025-07-24 20:07:46 UTC

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Orchard can also integrate directly with other critical services like, Bitcoin, Lightning, & Taproot Assets to give you a full node overview.
https://blossom.primal.net/54b054892713f6ecc2c6320cdacfe953f4801235ba0d4c447ea65de064782fb9.jpg

2025-07-24 20:06:06 UTC

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Facilitate keyset rotations all within the application.
https://blossom.primal.net/cdaa645daa6057574cceb73356b0564d99d9f6a53dda75c7b0a2c8d056207e4b.jpg

2025-07-24 20:05:18 UTC

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Manage more advanced mint settings like mint and melt configurations.
https://blossom.primal.net/172580cdc4f86e5ed862c63e504464513f3f5aab0545ea20fcde5d816b9e73d8.jpg

2025-07-24 20:04:38 UTC

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Make changes directly to mint information without changing env files or restarting mint services.
https://blossom.primal.net/8835da5e5033269c96038c3b64a0bc90f40cf08a4b816dc98167080949585669.jpg

2025-07-24 20:04:00 UTC

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Version 1 focuses on Cashu mint management.
https://blossom.primal.net/d039fe638218d55a929e276bd65f6982842e69be3c787a09fb59a4e0c2ec64e5.jpg

2025-07-24 20:00:39 UTC

Today we are releasing v1.0.0 of Orchard. A free and open source application for #Bitcoin nodes.
Find the source code and links to our accounts here https://orchard.space/
https://blossom.primal.net/940b46ef5f122313d5ff1733757148533ae3fe5083f9dc334ca78b66b9055dfa.jpg