Ably MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 14 tools to Batch Presence, Batch Publish, Batch Push Publish, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersGoogle Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Ably as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The Ably MCP Server for Google ADK is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 14 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
Geminifrom google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="ably_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Ably "
"using 14 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Ably MCP Server
Connect your Ably account to any AI agent to orchestrate real-time communication infrastructure through natural language. This server provides full access to the Ably REST API for robust pub/sub messaging and presence management.
Google ADK natively supports Ably as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 14 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
What you can do
- Messaging — Publish messages to single or multiple channels, retrieve message history, and update or delete existing messages.
- Presence Tracking — Monitor real-time member status and history within specific channels to see who is online.
- Push Notifications — Send direct push notifications to devices or client IDs for mobile and web engagement.
- Channel Management — List active channels, fetch metadata, and monitor usage statistics across your application.
- Security & Tokens — Revoke tokens before expiry to maintain tight control over your real-time infrastructure access.
The Ably MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 14 Ably tools available for Google ADK
When Google ADK connects to Ably through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning pub-sub, real-time-messaging, push-notifications, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Batch presence on Ably
Get presence for multiple channels
Batch publish on Ably
Publish messages to multiple channels at once
Batch push publish on Ably
Publish batch push notifications
Get channel metadata on Ably
Get metadata for a specific channel
Get message on Ably
Get a specific message by serial
Get messages on Ably
Retrieve message history for a channel
Get presence on Ably
Get current presence members for a channel
Get presence history on Ably
Get presence history for a channel
Get stats on Ably
Retrieve application usage statistics
List channels on Ably
Enumerate all active channels
Publish message on Ably
Publish a message to a specific channel
Push publish on Ably
Publish a direct push notification
Revoke tokens on Ably
Requires revocableTokens: true on the API key. Revoke Ably tokens before their expiry
Update message on Ably
Update, delete, or append to a message
Connect Ably to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Ably into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Google ADK
pip install google-adkReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenCreate the agent
Explore tools
Why Use Google ADK with the Ably MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Ably through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Ably
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Ably tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Ably + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Ably MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Ably and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Ably tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Ably regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Ably
Example Prompts for Ably in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Ably immediately.
"Publish a message to the 'orders' channel with the event name 'new_order' and data '{"id": 123}'"
"Check who is currently online in the 'chat-room-1' channel."
"Show me the usage statistics for my Ably application."
Troubleshooting Ably MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Ably to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkAbly + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ably MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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