Arcsecond.io MCP Server for Google ADK 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Arcsecond.io as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from 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="arcsecondio_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Arcsecond.io "
"using 7 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 Arcsecond.io MCP Server
The Arcsecond.io MCP Server provides a unified natural language interface to the world's astronomical data. Connect your Arcsecond account to your AI agent to search for celestial objects, manage observatory data, and track observation night logs seamlessly.
Google ADK natively supports Arcsecond.io as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 7 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
Key Features
- Celestial Object Search — Search for stars, galaxies, planets, and more to retrieve official names, types, and precise coordinates (RA/Dec).
- Object Metadata — Access detailed astrophysical data, including visual magnitude and classifications for millions of objects.
- Observatory Management — List observing sites, telescopes, and instruments associated with your observatory subdomain.
- Data Tracking — Access datasets and night logs to monitor ongoing observations and historical data collections.
- Night Log Oversight — Retrieve detailed logs of observations and calibrations organized by local noon-to-noon cycles.
- Global Data Access — Interface with a vast network of astronomical databases through a single, consistent API.
The Arcsecond.io MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Arcsecond.io to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Arcsecond.io MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 7 tools from Arcsecond.io via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Arcsecond.io MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Arcsecond.io 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 Arcsecond.io
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 Arcsecond.io tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Arcsecond.io + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Arcsecond.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Arcsecond.io and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Arcsecond.io tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Arcsecond.io regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Arcsecond.io
Arcsecond.io MCP Tools for Google ADK (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Arcsecond.io to Google ADK via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify Arcsecond account connection
get_object
Get details for a specific astronomical object
list_datasets
List datasets available for an observatory
list_night_logs
List observation night logs for an observatory
list_observing_sites
List observing sites for an observatory
list_telescopes
List telescopes for an observatory
search_objects
Search for astronomical objects (stars, galaxies, planets)
Example Prompts for Arcsecond.io in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Arcsecond.io immediately.
"Search for the 'Andromeda Galaxy' and get its coordinates."
"List all observing sites for the 'lco' observatory."
"Show me recent night logs for subdomain 'my-observatory'."
Troubleshooting Arcsecond.io MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Arcsecond.io to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkArcsecond.io + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Arcsecond.io 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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Connect Arcsecond.io to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.