beginner⏱️ 18-28 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate Airflow MCP server with Rovo Dev CLI. Includes list_dags and trigger_dag.

Airflow + Rovo Dev CLI: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with Rovo Dev CLI, 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 Rovo Dev CLI, 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 Rovo Dev CLI
  • 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
  • Rovo Dev CLI installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install Airflow

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Rovo Dev CLI

  1. Open Rovo Dev CLI 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 Rovo Dev CLI:

Pipeline Monitoring

undefined

Ask Rovo Dev CLI: "Check status of all DAGs and recent failures"

Expected Result: undefined

Manual DAG Execution

undefined

Ask Rovo Dev CLI: "Trigger monthly_report DAG with date parameter"

Expected Result: undefined

Troubleshooting Failed Tasks

undefined

Ask Rovo Dev CLI: "Show failed tasks in data_pipeline and their error logs"

Expected Result: undefined

Testing Your Setup

  1. Run acli rovodev run to start interactive mode
  2. Ask for code generation or explanation
  3. Test integration with Jira/Confluence features

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Authentication Failed

Symptoms: Cannot login, API token rejected

Cause: Invalid or expired API token

Solution:

  • Regenerate API token in Atlassian profile
  • Verify account has Rovo access
  • Check network connectivity
  • Re-run acli rovodev auth login

Beta Access Limited

Symptoms: Access denied, Beta not available

Cause: Beta capacity limits reached

Solution:

  • Check Atlassian announcements for availability
  • Join waitlist if available
  • Verify account eligibility for beta access

Airflow not appearing in Rovo Dev CLI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check Airflow installation
  • Restart Rovo Dev CLI
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Airflow is integrated with Rovo Dev CLI:

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

Need Help?

Related Resources

More Integrations

Explore other MCP servers that work with Rovo Dev CLI

Need Help?

Join the MCP community for support and discussions

Airflow + Rovo Dev CLI: MCP Setup Guide (2026)