How do I install the airflow mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Airflow MCP Server

Placeholder for the old Airflow package

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What is the Airflow MCP Server?

Placeholder for the old Airflow package

The short version

Apache Airflow (or simply Airflow) is a platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows.

What it needs from you

Apache Airflow is tested with: | | Main version (dev) | Stable version (3.3.0) | Deprecate version (2.11.2) | |------------|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------------| | Python | 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14 | 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14 | 3.10, 3.11, 3.12 | | Platform | AMD64/ARM64 | AMD64/ARM64 | AMD64/ARM64(*) | | Kubernetes |

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Airflow MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "airflow-1": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["apache-airflow"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Example prompts to try

“Use Airflow to Dynamic.”
“Use Airflow to Extensible.”
“Use Airflow to Flexible.”

Frequently asked questions

Placeholder for the old Airflow package Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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