Rtl: Manage LND, Core Lightning and Eclair nodes

Understand the project

Practical overview

Use RTL when you already operate a supported Lightning node and want a browser-based interface for its management.

Operators of LND, Core Lightning or Eclair Lightning nodes.
Self-hosters who can configure a web application and provide the node's required authentication details.

Before you choose

RTL is a self-hosted application. Its repository is public and declares the MIT license.

The documentation requires a functioning and synced node for the described LND setup.
RTL needs its own configuration file for server settings and app authentication.
Node credentials and paths must be configured; the example includes an LND admin macaroon path.
Core Lightning and Eclair have separate setup instructions.

Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.

Source-based practical guide

Set up the configuration file RTL requires before starting its server.

Obtain the RTL code from its repository or choose a version from the releases page.
Install the project dependencies with the documented npm installation command.
Rename Sample-RTL-Config.json in the RTL directory to RTL-Config.json.
Edit the configuration using the example, including the LND admin macaroon path and node details.

An RTL-Config.json file prepared with the settings and authentication information RTL needs to start its server.

These steps cover configuration preparation, not starting the server or verifying a successful connection.
Core Lightning and Eclair use separate setup instructions.

Evidence and transparency

Source record details

Source availability: Active
Sources checked: 13 October 2026
Original website title: Ride-The-Lightning/RTL · Official homepage title · retained in its source language