Airflow + Sourcegraph Cody: Complete MCP Integration
Airflow is a MCP server that A MCP Server that connects to Apache Airflow using official python client..
When integrated with Sourcegraph Cody, 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 Sourcegraph Cody, 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 Sourcegraph Cody
- 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
- Sourcegraph Cody installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (VS Code Extension, JetBrains Extension)
Installation
Step 1: Install Airflow
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Sourcegraph Cody
- Open Sourcegraph Cody settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add Airflow server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use Airflow in Sourcegraph Cody:
Pipeline Monitoring
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Ask Sourcegraph Cody: "Check status of all DAGs and recent failures"
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Manual DAG Execution
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Ask Sourcegraph Cody: "Trigger monthly_report DAG with date parameter"
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Troubleshooting Failed Tasks
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Ask Sourcegraph Cody: "Show failed tasks in data_pipeline and their error logs"
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Testing Your Setup
- Launch Sourcegraph Cody
- Verify Airflow is available in the tools list
- Test basic Airflow functionality
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Tools Not Available
Symptoms: Cody does not see the connected tools
Cause: Incorrect config path or JSON syntax error
Solution:
- Verify path is exactly
~/.config/cody/mcp_servers.json - Check JSON validity
- Check Cody output logs in VS Code Output panel
Airflow not appearing in Sourcegraph Cody
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check Airflow installation
- Restart Sourcegraph Cody
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that Airflow is integrated with Sourcegraph Cody:
- Explore all Airflow capabilities through Sourcegraph Cody
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Sourcegraph Cody
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to Airflow development
Need Help?
- Search for Airflow documentation
- Check the Sourcegraph Cody MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions