Airflow + WhatsMCP: Complete MCP Integration
Airflow is a MCP server that A MCP Server that connects to Apache Airflow using official python client..
When integrated with WhatsMCP, 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 WhatsMCP, 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 WhatsMCP
- 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
- WhatsMCP installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (WhatsApp, Wassist Web)
Installation
Step 1: Install Airflow
Configuration
Step 2: Configure WhatsMCP
- Open WhatsMCP 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 WhatsMCP:
Pipeline Monitoring
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Ask WhatsMCP: "Check status of all DAGs and recent failures"
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Manual DAG Execution
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Ask WhatsMCP: "Trigger monthly_report DAG with date parameter"
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Troubleshooting Failed Tasks
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Ask WhatsMCP: "Show failed tasks in data_pipeline and their error logs"
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Testing Your Setup
- Launch WhatsMCP
- Verify Airflow is available in the tools list
- Test basic Airflow functionality
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Server Not Reachable
Symptoms: Wassist fails to connect, Tools not showing up
Cause: Localhost URL used without tunneling, or firewall blocking connection.
Solution:
- Use ngrok or similar to expose local server:
ngrok http 8080 - Ensure the URL starts with https://
- Check server logs for incoming requests
Tool Execution Failed
Symptoms: Error message in WhatsApp chat, Timeout
Cause: Bug in MCP server implementation or long-running task.
Solution:
- Check your MCP server logs for errors.
- Ensure tools return results within timeout limits.
Airflow not appearing in WhatsMCP
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check Airflow installation
- Restart WhatsMCP
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that Airflow is integrated with WhatsMCP:
- Explore all Airflow capabilities through WhatsMCP
- Check out other MCP servers that work with WhatsMCP
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to Airflow development
Need Help?
- Search for Airflow documentation
- Check the WhatsMCP MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions