beginner⏱️ 18-28 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate Airflow MCP server with Bolt.new. Includes list_dags and trigger_dag.

Airflow + Bolt.new: Complete MCP Integration

Airflow is a MCP server that A MCP Server that connects to Apache Airflow using official python client..

When integrated with Bolt.new, you can:

  • List all available DAGs in Airflow
  • Manually trigger a DAG run
  • Get DAG run history and status

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Airflow in Bolt.new, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • Airflow will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use Airflow tools directly in Bolt.new
  • All Airflow capabilities will be available for your workflows
  • Access to 5 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Airflow webserver host URL
  • Airflow authentication username
  • Airflow authentication password
  • Bolt.new installed and configured

Installation

Step 1: Install Airflow

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Bolt.new

  1. Open Bolt.new settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add Airflow server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use Airflow in Bolt.new:

Pipeline Monitoring

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Ask Bolt.new: "Check status of all DAGs and recent failures"

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Manual DAG Execution

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Ask Bolt.new: "Trigger monthly_report DAG with date parameter"

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Troubleshooting Failed Tasks

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Ask Bolt.new: "Show failed tasks in data_pipeline and their error logs"

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Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch Bolt.new
  2. Verify Airflow is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic Airflow functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Airflow not appearing in Bolt.new

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check Airflow installation
  • Restart Bolt.new
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Airflow is integrated with Bolt.new:

  • Explore all Airflow capabilities through Bolt.new
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with Bolt.new
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to Airflow development

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Airflow + Bolt.new: MCP Setup Guide (2026)