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OpenTimestamps MCP server - stamp, upgrade, and verify Bitcoin timestamps via AI agents.
Exposes a set of tools to any MCP-compatible agent so it can timestamp documents, monitor confirmation status, and verify proofs against the Bitcoin blockchain - all from a conversation.
> This is an independent implementation of the OpenTimestamps protocol. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or maintained by the OpenTimestamps project.
> **Note on confirmation times:** After stamping, a proof is `pending` until Bitcoin confirms it. Confirmations typically arrive within **~60 minutes**, but can take **several hours** during network congestion. Use `ots-mcp watch` or `upgrade_timestamp` to monitor. A pending proof is not a failed proof.
## Install
```bash
npm install -g @otskit/mcp
```
## Agent setup
```bash
ots-mcp setup claude # Claude Desktop
ots-mcp setup claude-code # Claude Code CLI
ots-mcp setup codex # Codex CLI
```
Each command writes the MCP entry into the agent's config file, makes a `.bak` backup if the file already exists, and skips if `ots-mcp` is already configured. Restart the agent afterwards to apply the changes.
## CLI commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| `ots-mcp serve` | Start the MCP server (stdio transport) |
| `ots-mcp stamp ` | Stamp a SHA-256 hash against Bitcoin calendars |
| `ots-mcp upgrade ` | Check if a pending stamp has been confirmed |
| `ots-mcp verify ` | Verify a stamp against Bitcoin |
| `ots-mcp list [status]` | List stamps (`pending` / `confirmed` / `failed`) |
| `ots-mcp watch [minutes]` | Monitor pending stamps and attempt due upgrades (default: 30 min, minimum: 15 min) |
| `ots-mcp check-pending` | Run one upgrade pass over all pending stamps |
| `ots-mcp scheduler install\|remove\|status` | Manage OS-level scheduler for auto-upgrades |
| `ots-mcp backup [dest]` | Backup the SQLite database |
| `ots-mcp setup ` | Configure MCP for an agent |
## MCP tools exposed to agents
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| `create_timestamp` | Stamp a SHA-256 hash against 4 public OTS calendars |
| `upgrade_timestamp` | Check if a pending stamp has been confirmed in Bitcoin |
| `verify_timestamp` | Verify a stamp - proves hash existed before a given Bitcoin block |
| `verify_external_proof` | Verify a whitelisted local file against its external `.ots` proof, without changing the local stamp store |
| `inspect_timestamp` | Inspect a stored proof file without network calls |
| `list_pending` | List stamps with status, retry count, and filters |
| `watch` | Open a terminal window monitoring pending stamps and attempting due upgrades |
| `hash_file` | Compute the SHA-256 of a local file and return it as a 64-char hex string (no network calls) |
| `stamp_file` | Compute SHA-256 of a local file and stamp it on Bitcoin in one step |
## Data directory
All data is stored in `~/.ots-mcp/`:
```text
~/.ots-mcp/
ots-mcp.db # SQLite database (stamps, proof files)
config.json # Optional config overrides
ots-mcp.log # Log file
```
## Configuration
Create `~/.ots-mcp/config.json` to override defaults:
```json
{
"stamp_enabled": true,
"scheduler_interval_minutes": 30,
"retry_max_attempts": 20,
"calendar_timeout_ms": 10000,
"calendars": [
"https://alice.btc.calendar.opentimestamps.org",
"https://bob.btc.calendar.opentimestamps.org",
"https://finney.calendar.eternitywall.com",
"https://btc.calendar.catallaxy.com"
]
}
```
## Development
```bash
npm run build # production build
npm run dev # watch mode
npm test # run tests
```
## Dependencies
- [`@otskit/client`](https://github.com/OTSkit/OTSkit-client) - OTS calendar client (brings in [`@otskit/core`](https://github.com/OTSkit/OTSkit-core), the protocol engine)
- [`@modelcontextprotocol/sdk`](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk) - MCP SDK
- `node-sqlite3-wasm` - local database (pure WASM, no native compilation)
Requires Node.js >= 20.