beginner⏱️ 18-28 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

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

Airflow + Toolprint: Complete MCP Integration

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When integrated with Toolprint, 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 Toolprint, 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 Toolprint
  • 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
  • Toolprint installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Cross-Platform)

Installation

Step 1: Install Airflow

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Toolprint

  1. Open Toolprint 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 Toolprint:

Pipeline Monitoring

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

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Manual DAG Execution

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Ask Toolprint: "Trigger monthly_report DAG with date parameter"

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Troubleshooting Failed Tasks

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

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

CLI Authentication Failed

Symptoms: Login prompt fails, Unable to authenticate

Cause: Network or credential issues

Solution:

  • Check internet connection
  • Verify account credentials
  • Try clearing authentication cache
  • Contact Toolprint support if issues persist

MCP Server Not Starting

Symptoms: Port 7001 not accessible, Server startup fails

Cause: Port conflict or Node.js issues

Solution:

  • Check if port 7001 is already in use
  • Verify Node.js installation and version
  • Try restarting the CLI command
  • Check system firewall settings

Tool Selection Not Working

Symptoms: search_tools returns no results, Tool recommendations missing

Cause: Configuration or service connectivity issues

Solution:

  • Verify internet connection for tool discovery
  • Check Toolprint service status
  • Restart MCP server: toolprint mcp
  • Verify MCP client configuration

Airflow not appearing in Toolprint

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that Airflow is integrated with Toolprint:

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

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