How to Use the ArcGIS MCP in Google ADK

Q: Can I filter ArcGIS tools within Google ADK?

You can use the toolnames argument in your McpToolset configuration to restrict access. This limits the agent to only the specific spatial operations you want to permit.

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Geospatial lookups in Google ADK

Use `find_address_country` to restrict location searches to specific regions during your agent's reasoning process. It narrows down the search space, reducing noise in your spatial queries. Autocomplete your user's input with `suggest_geocoding` or `suggest_location_bias`. This provides a better experience for agents interacting with end-user location data.

Vehicle routing for Google ADK

Solve complex logistics problems by passing your orders to `solve_vehicle_routing`. The tool processes your JSON-formatted fleet requirements and returns the optimized stops. Your agent manages the entire flow within the Google ADK environment. It retrieves the calculated routes and updates your backend records accordingly.

Distance calculations for your agent

Map out service coverage using `calculate_service_area` based on your specific travel constraints. Your agent defines the facilities and time thresholds, getting back precise spatial data. Pair this with `reverse_geocode` to translate coordinate output back into human-readable addresses. It bridges the gap between raw GPS data and your business logic.

Setup guide

Set up ArcGIS MCP in Google ADK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
google-adk package (pip install google-adk)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk to install the Agent Development Kit. MCP support is included via the McpToolset class.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use McpToolset.from_server() with SseServerParams pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Create an LlmAgent

Pass the returned mcp_tools list directly to LlmAgent(tools=mcp_tools). The ADK maps each MCP tool to a native Gemini function call — no manual schema definitions required.
4

Run with any Gemini model

The agent works with any Gemini model (gemini-2.0-flash, gemini-2.5-pro, etc.). Copy the full example on the right to get started with ArcGIS tools in your ADK agent.

agent.py

from google.adk.agents import LlmAgent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_toolset import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import SseServerParams

# Connect to the MCP via SSE
mcp_tools, exit_stack = await McpToolset.from_server(
    connection_params=SseServerParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    )
)

# Create your agent with auto-discovered tools
agent = LlmAgent(
    name="ArcGIS_agent",
    model="gemini-2.0-flash",
    instruction="You have access to ArcGIS tools via MCP.",
    tools=mcp_tools,
)

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Common questions about ArcGIS MCP in Google ADK

You configure a McpToolset using the server's HTTP endpoint. Once passed to your LlmAgent, the toolset makes all ArcGIS functions available for your agent to call.

You can use the tool_names argument in your McpToolset configuration to restrict access. This limits the agent to only the specific spatial operations you want to permit.

The server supports both transport methods. You choose the one that matches your Google Cloud infrastructure requirements during the toolset setup.

The output is standard JSON, so your agent can easily format the results for insertion into your BigQuery tables. It makes updating your spatial datasets straightforward.

All spatial requests are handled through a zero-trust, ephemeral sandbox environment. The system processes your address and coordinate inputs in memory, and data is wiped immediately upon completion.

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