Airflow + Zed: Complete MCP Integration
Airflow is a MCP server that A MCP Server that connects to Apache Airflow using official python client..
When integrated with Zed, 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 Zed, 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 Zed
- 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
- Zed installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Desktop App)
Installation
Step 1: Install Airflow
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Zed
- Open Zed 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 Zed:
Pipeline Monitoring
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Ask Zed: "Check status of all DAGs and recent failures"
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Manual DAG Execution
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Ask Zed: "Trigger monthly_report DAG with date parameter"
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Troubleshooting Failed Tasks
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Ask Zed: "Show failed tasks in data_pipeline and their error logs"
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Testing Your Setup
- Launch Zed
- Verify Airflow is available in the tools list
- Test basic Airflow functionality
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Server Not Found
Symptoms: Assistant cannot see tools, Error in logs
Cause: Path to executable (npx, python) not found or server crashed.
Solution:
- Use absolute paths for commands if they are not in the default PATH.
- Check Zed logs (
Cmd+Shift+P>Open Log) for stderr output from the server.
Airflow not appearing in Zed
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check Airflow installation
- Restart Zed
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that Airflow is integrated with Zed:
- Explore all Airflow capabilities through Zed
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Zed
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to Airflow development
Need Help?
- Search for Airflow documentation
- Check the Zed MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions