Hello, Has anyone tried to create custom connectors using Terraform without clicking manually on the UI?

To create a HTTP connection for Airbyte on Airflow, follow these steps: 1. Once Airflow starts, navigate to Airflow's

Connections

page. The Airflow UI can typically be accessed at

<http://localhost:8080/>

. 2. Airflow will use the Airbyte API to execute actions. The Airbyte API uses HTTP, so you'll need to create a HTTP Connection. 3. Airbyte is typically hosted at

localhost:8001

. Configure Airflow's HTTP connection accordingly. 4. Don't forget to click save! Please note that if you're using an external Airbyte instance, you might need to adjust the host and port accordingly. For example, if you're using Airbyte on a Plural Kubernetes cluster, you might need to set up Basic Auth for external authentication and use a URL template like

<https://username:password@airbytedomain>

. For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the [Airbyte Operator Guide](https://docs.airbyte.com/operator-guides/using-the-airflow-airbyte-operator). Please note that these instructions assume that you have Airflow and Airbyte properly installed and running. If you're new to these tools, you might want to check out the [Airbyte Basic Tutorial](https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte/tree/e378d40236b6a34e1c1cb481c8952735ec687d88/docs/quickstart/getting-started.md) and the [Airflow Start Guide](https://airflow.apache.org/docs/apache-airflow/stable/start/docker.html).

@kapa.ai My Airbyte is hosted on GCP VM, how do I set up the host and port for HTTP Connection on Airflow?

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If your Airbyte is hosted on a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Compute Engine instance, you can set up the host and port for the HTTP Connection on Airflow as follows: 1. The host should be the external IP address of your GCP instance where Airbyte is running. You can find this in the GCP Console under the VM instances section. 2. The port should be

8001

as Airbyte is typically hosted at

localhost:8001

. 3. In Airflow's

Connections

page, configure the HTTP connection with the host as the external IP address of your GCP instance and the port as

8001

. Please note that for security reasons, it's strongly recommended not to expose Airbyte publicly. Instead, you can create an SSH tunnel to connect the GCP instance to Airbyte. Here's how you can do it:

bash gcloud --project=$PROJECT_ID beta compute ssh $INSTANCE_NAME -- -L 8000:localhost:8000 -N -f

After setting up the SSH tunnel, you can verify the connection by visiting

<http://localhost:8000>

in your browser. For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the [Airbyte Deployment Guide on GCP](https://docs.airbyte.com/deploying-airbyte/on-gcp-compute-engine).

@kapa.ai How to set up Composer to have ability to access Airbyte hosted on the GCP VM within the same project? Example: To make it accessible to

localhost:8001

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To set up Google Cloud Composer (managed Apache Airflow) to access Airbyte hosted on a GCP VM within the same project, you would typically need to ensure that both the Composer environment and the GCP VM are configured to communicate with each other. This usually involves setting up networking and firewall rules to allow traffic between the two. However, based on the information provided in the extracts, it's strongly recommended not to expose Airbyte publicly for security reasons. Instead, an SSH tunnel is suggested to connect the GCP instance to Airbyte. Here's how you can do it:

bash gcloud --project=$PROJECT_ID beta compute ssh $INSTANCE_NAME -- -L 8000:localhost:8000 -N -f

After setting up the SSH tunnel, you can verify the connection by visiting

<http://localhost:8000>

in your browser. Please note that this command is run from your local terminal and it forwards the port

8000

from your local machine to the port

8000

on the GCP VM. This means that after running this command, if you visit

<http://localhost:8000>

on your local machine, you're actually accessing the application running on the GCP VM's port

8000

. However, this doesn't directly solve the problem of accessing Airbyte from a Composer environment, as the SSH tunnel is established from your local machine, not from the Composer environment. For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the [Airbyte Deployment Guide on GCP](https://docs.airbyte.com/deploying-airbyte/on-gcp-compute-engine). Unfortunately, the provided extracts do not contain specific instructions on how to set up Composer to access a GCP VM. You may need to refer to Google Cloud Composer's documentation or reach out to their support for more specific guidance.

@kapa.ai I got the error 500: Internal Server Error when trying to make http connection from Airflow with the host http://34.172.34.171:8006/v1/connections/ . What is the root cause here?

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The HTTP 500 Internal Server Error is a generic error message, given when no more specific message is suitable. There could be a number of reasons why you're seeing this error. Here are a few possibilities: 1. There might be an issue with the Airbyte server itself. If there's a problem with the code that's running on the server, it could cause a 500 error. 2. The server might not be properly configured to handle requests at the specified URL. This could be a problem with the routing configuration on the server. 3. There might be a network issue that's preventing your request from reaching the server. Unfortunately, without more specific information, it's hard to say exactly what the problem might be. You might want to check the server logs for any error messages or exceptions that could give you more information about what's going wrong. If you're still having trouble, you might want to reach out to the Airbyte community on [Slack](https://airbytehq.slack.com/archives/C021JANJ6TY/p1672735965032719) or [Discourse](https://discuss.airbyte.io/t/2975) for more help.

@kapa.ai I got the error 500: Internal Server Error when trying to make http connection from Airflow to the Airbyte host http://ip_address:8006/v1/connections/ . What is the root cause here?

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The HTTP 500 Internal Server Error is a server-side error, meaning the problem is not with your request or your connection, but rather with the server where Airbyte is hosted. This error can occur due to various reasons such as server misconfigurations, server overload, or issues with the server's software or hardware. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue: 1. Check the logs: The logs can provide detailed information about what's happening behind the scenes, and they can help pinpoint the root cause of the problem. Check the logs of both Airbyte and Airflow. 2. Check the Airbyte server: Ensure that the Airbyte server is running properly. You can do this by trying to access the Airbyte UI or using a different method to connect to the server. 3. Reach out to the community: The Airbyte community forum and Slack channel are great places to ask for help, share your experiences, and learn from others who have faced similar issues. You can find these resources [here](https://docs.airbyte.com/troubleshooting). 4. Open a Github ticket: If you're still unable to resolve the issue after reaching out to the community, it's time to open a support ticket. The Airbyte support team is there to help you with any issues you're facing with Airbyte. Remember, without more specific information or access to the server logs, it's hard to determine the exact cause of a 500 Internal Server Error. It's best to start with these general troubleshooting steps and then reach out for more specific help if needed.