Definition
Lightning Terminal (litd, also written LiT) is a browser-based application from Lightning Labs for managing Lightning Network channel liquidity. It packages several Lightning Labs daemons into a single binary so a node operator can visualize channels, balance liquidity, and access related services from one interface that runs on top of an LND node.
What it bundles
Lightning Terminal integrates a set of tools under one roof. Loop performs submarine swaps that move balance between on-chain and off-chain to refill inbound or outbound liquidity. Pool is a marketplace where operators can buy and sell channel liquidity, earning sats by providing inbound capacity to those who need it. Faraday adds channel and accounting analytics, and Lightning Node Connect (LNC) provides a secure way to reach the node remotely without exposing ports directly.
Who it is for
The bundle targets node operators who want graphical liquidity management rather than command-line tooling, and who run LND as their backend. Like any interface that controls funds, it is designed around secure remote access. It is open source and maintained on the Lightning Labs GitHub.
Lightning Terminal is one of several liquidity and management tools in the ecosystem; we describe it neutrally so operators can decide what fits their node. For the underlying node software and alternative dashboards, see our entries on LND (Lightning Network Daemon) and Ride The Lightning (RTL).
In Simple Terms
Lightning Terminal (litd, also written LiT) is a browser-based application from Lightning Labs for managing Lightning Network channel liquidity. It packages several Lightning Labs daemons…