beginner⏱️ 18-28 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

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

Airflow + Tome: Complete MCP Integration

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When integrated with Tome, 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 Tome, 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 Tome
  • 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
  • Tome installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (macOS)

Installation

Step 1: Install Airflow

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Tome

  1. Open Tome 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 Tome:

Pipeline Monitoring

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Ask Tome: "Check status of all DAGs and recent failures"

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Manual DAG Execution

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Ask Tome: "Trigger monthly_report DAG with date parameter"

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Troubleshooting Failed Tasks

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Ask Tome: "Show failed tasks in data_pipeline and their error logs"

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Error

Symptoms: Red dot indicator on server

Cause: Missing dependency or configuration

Solution:

  • Click the server to view logs
  • Ensure you have required runtimes (Node.js, Python) installed if not bundled

Airflow not appearing in Tome

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check Airflow installation
  • Restart Tome
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Airflow is integrated with Tome:

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

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Airflow + Tome: MCP Setup Guide (2026)