Airflow + Witsy: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with Witsy, 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 Witsy, 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 Witsy
• 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
• Witsy installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Desktop App)

Installation

Step 1: Install Airflow

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Witsy

1. Open Witsy 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 Witsy:

Pipeline Monitoring

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

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Manual DAG Execution

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Ask Witsy: "Trigger monthly_report DAG with date parameter"

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Troubleshooting Failed Tasks

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

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Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Start Failure

Symptoms: Error notification, Tools not listed

Cause: Incorrect command path or missing dependencies (Node/Python).

Solution:

• Ensure node, npm, or python are in the system PATH seen by Witsy.
• Try using absolute paths to executables.

Permission Denied

Symptoms: Witsy cannot read file, Operation blocked

Cause: OS security settings or MCP server restrictions.

Solution:

• Check macOS privacy settings.
• Ensure the MCP server is started with access to the correct directories.

Airflow not appearing in Witsy

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that Airflow is integrated with Witsy:

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

Need Help?

• Search for Airflow documentation
• Check the Witsy MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions