Airflow MCP
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Airflow MCP

An MCP server integrated with Apache Airflow, providing DAG management, monitoring, and operation functions
2 points
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What is the Airflow MCP Server?

The Airflow MCP server is a middleware service that integrates with the Apache Airflow workflow platform through the standardized Model Context Protocol. This service allows users to manage DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) workflows in Airflow through simple API calls, including operations such as triggering runs, monitoring status, and retrieving logs.

How to use the Airflow MCP Server?

To use the Airflow MCP server, you need to configure the Airflow environment first, and then add the configuration items of the Airflow MCP server to the MCP configuration file. After the configuration is completed, you can manage Airflow workflows by sending standard MCP protocol requests.

Applicable Scenarios

It is suitable for scenarios where multiple Airflow instances need to be centrally managed, or where Airflow needs to be integrated into an existing automation system. It is particularly suitable for data engineering teams and DevOps teams.

Main Features

Trigger DAG Run
Trigger a new DAG run instance by specifying the DAG ID
Enable DAG
Enable the specified DAG to run according to the schedule
Get Daily Report
Get a summary report of all DAG runs within the specified time range
List All DAGs
Get a list of all available DAGs in the current Airflow instance
Batch Retrieve DAG Run Records
Batch retrieve the historical run records of the specified DAG
Get DAG Run Status
Get the current status (running/succeeded/failed, etc.) of a specific DAG run
Get DAG Logs
Get detailed log information of the specified DAG run
Backfill DAG
Perform backfill processing on data within the specified date range
Advantages
Provide a unified API interface to manage Airflow workflows
Simplify the daily operation and maintenance of Airflow
Support batch operations to improve management efficiency
Seamlessly integrate with the MCP ecosystem
Limitations
The Airflow environment needs to be pre - configured
Some advanced features require Airflow Pro support
Performance is limited by the response speed of the Airflow API

How to Use

Prepare the Airflow Environment
Ensure that the Airflow service is installed and running, and the API endpoint is accessible
Configure the MCP Server
Add the Airflow MCP server configuration to mcp_config.json
Start the MCP Server
Start the MCP server using the configured command
Send MCP Requests
Send management commands through HTTP requests or MCP client tools

Usage Examples

Trigger the Daily Data Import DAG
Manually trigger the daily data import process after the data arrives
Check the ETL Process Status
Check the running status of the key ETL process in the business system integration
Generate the Last Week's Run Report
Generate a report on the running status of all workflows last week every Monday

Frequently Asked Questions

How to solve the problem of failing to connect to the Airflow API?
Why can't some DAGs be triggered?
How to get more detailed log information?
Will the backfill operation affect the running DAG?

Related Resources

Apache Airflow Official Documentation
Official documentation and API reference for Apache Airflow
MCP Protocol Specification
Complete specification document of the Model Context Protocol
Airflow MCP GitHub Repository
Source code and issue tracking for the Airflow MCP server
Airflow Quick Start Video
Video tutorial on basic Airflow usage

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "airflow": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "airflow-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIRFLOW_API_BASE": "http://localhost:8000/api/v1",
        "AIRFLOW_USERNAME": "admin",
        "AIRFLOW_PASSWORD": "admin"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "airflow": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/airflow-mcp",
        "run",
        "airflow_mcp.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIRFLOW_API_BASE": "http://localhost:8000/api/v1",
        "AIRFLOW_USERNAME": "admin",
        "AIRFLOW_PASSWORD": "admin"
      }
    }
  }
}
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