Balena MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 10 tools to Create Device Env Var, Create Device Tag, Get Os Download Url, and more
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Balena as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The Balena MCP Server for Google ADK is a standout in the Cloud Infrastructure category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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="balena_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Balena "
"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 Balena MCP Server
Connect your BalenaCloud account to any AI agent to orchestrate your IoT infrastructure through natural language. Monitor device health, manage fleet configurations, and handle deployments without leaving your chat interface.
Google ADK natively supports Balena 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
- Fleet & Device Monitoring — List all fleets (applications) and query specific devices using OData filters for precise status updates.
- Configuration Management — Dynamically create device-specific environment variables and metadata tags to organize your edge hardware.
- Release Tracking — Inspect deployment history and releases across your organizations to ensure your fleet is running the correct software.
- OS Provisioning — Query available balenaOS versions for specific device types and retrieve direct download URLs for rapid prototyping.
- Identity Management — Verify your current user profile, organizations, and active API keys associated with your account.
The Balena MCP Server exposes 10 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 10 Balena tools available for Google ADK
When Google ADK connects to Balena through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning fleet-management, edge-computing, device-monitoring, 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.
Create device env var on Balena
Create a device environment variable
Create device tag on Balena
Create a device tag
Get os download url on Balena
Get the download URL for a balenaOS image
List api keys on Balena
List Balena API keys
List devices on Balena
Use OData $filter, $select, and $expand for advanced querying (e.g., $filter=uuid eq '<UUID>'). List devices in Balena fleets
List fleets on Balena
Use OData $filter, $select, and $expand for advanced querying (e.g., $filter=slug eq '<SLUG>'). List Balena fleets (applications)
List organizations on Balena
List Balena organizations
List os versions on Balena
g., raspberrypi3). List available balenaOS versions for a device type
List releases on Balena
Use OData $filter to filter by fleet (e.g., $filter=belongs_to__application eq <FLEET_ID>). List Balena releases
Whoami on Balena
Get current Balena user details
Connect Balena to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Balena 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 Balena MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Balena 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 Balena
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 Balena tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Balena + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Balena MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Balena and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Balena tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Balena regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Balena
Example Prompts for Balena in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Balena immediately.
"List all my Balena fleets and their associated IDs."
"Add a tag 'location' with value 'warehouse-north' to device 1234567."
"What are the available balenaOS versions for a raspberrypi4-64?"
Troubleshooting Balena MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Balena to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkBalena + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Balena 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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