ArcXP MCP Server for Google ADK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add ArcXP 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="arcxp_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with ArcXP "
"using 10 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 ArcXP MCP Server
Connect your ArcXP environment to any AI agent and take full control of your newsroom CMS through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports ArcXP as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 10 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
- Content Management — Create, fetch, update, and forcefully delete Arc Native Schema (ANS) stories directly without entering the Editor
- Advanced Search — Query your entire CMS library using powerful Elasticsearch-based syntax to find specific articles or historical reports
- Media Library — Search and retrieve high-resolution photo assets, thumbnails, and transcoding stream playlists for videos
- Author Service — List newsroom publishers, query specific reporter biographies, and manage author profiles
The ArcXP MCP Server exposes 10 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 ArcXP to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ArcXP 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 10 tools from ArcXP via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the ArcXP MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with ArcXP 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 ArcXP
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 ArcXP tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
ArcXP + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the ArcXP MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query ArcXP and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine ArcXP tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query ArcXP regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including ArcXP
ArcXP MCP Tools for Google ADK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect ArcXP to Google ADK via MCP:
create_ans_content
The payload_json MUST strictly comply with the requested Arc Native Schema (ANS) version. Create new content in the Arc XP Content CMS
delete_ans_content
Use with extreme caution as this destroys datacenter assets irreversibly. Delete content from the Arc XP Content CMS
get_ans_content
Returns the complete JSON payload matching the Arc Native Schema (ANS). Fetch content from the Arc XP Content API
get_content_author
Retrieve a publisher profile/author from Arc XP
get_photo_asset
Retrieve a specific photo asset from Arc XP Media Library
get_video_asset
Retrieve a specific video asset from Arc XP Video Center
list_content_authors
List authors available in the Arc XP Author Service
search_ans_content
Returns matching ANS JSON objects. Search for content residing in the Arc XP Newsroom
search_photo_assets
Search for photo assets in the Arc XP Media Library
update_ans_content
Required to publish revisions to articles. Update existing content in the Arc XP Content CMS
Example Prompts for ArcXP in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with ArcXP immediately.
"Fetch the article JSON payload for ID MZG5X1..."
"Search our ArcXP newsroom for all stories containing 'Election 2024'..."
"List the first 20 registered editors in our CMS."
Troubleshooting ArcXP MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting ArcXP to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkArcXP + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating ArcXP 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 ArcXP to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
