Can I search for recipes based on ingredients I have in my fridge?

Yes! Use the `search_by_ingredient` tool and provide the ingredients you have (e.g., 'chicken, broccoli'). The agent will return recipes you can make.

How do I get the step-by-step instructions for a recipe?

First, find the Recipe ID using the search tools. Then, ask the agent to `get_recipe` with that ID. It will retrieve the full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions.

Does the integration allow me to add recipes to a grocery list?

Currently, the toolset is focused on public discovery and searching (Read-Only). Managing personal grocery lists requires user-specific OAuth which is managed directly on the BigOven app.

BigOven MCP Server for Google ADK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add BigOven as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.

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python

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="bigoven_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with BigOven "
        "using 8 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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About BigOven MCP Server

Connect your BigOven account to any AI agent and bring the power of over a million recipes into your workspace through natural conversation.

Google ADK natively supports BigOven as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 8 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

Recipe Discovery — Search for recipes by title, keyword, or specific ingredients.
Deep Dives — Retrieve full recipe details including ingredients, instructions, and nutritional info.
Community Feedback — Read user reviews and ratings to find the best version of a dish.
Curated Collections — Explore seasonal and thematic recipe collections for inspiration.
Media Access — Retrieve photos and visual guides for recipes to aid in meal planning.

The BigOven MCP Server exposes 8 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 BigOven to Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the BigOven 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 8 tools from BigOven via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the BigOven MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with BigOven 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 BigOven

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 BigOven tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

BigOven + Google ADK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the BigOven MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query BigOven and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis

Multi-modal workflows: combine BigOven tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent

Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query BigOven regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift

Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including BigOven

BigOven MCP Tools for Google ADK (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect BigOven to Google ADK via MCP:

get_collection

Get details and recipes of a specific collection

get_recipe

Get full details of a specific recipe

get_recipe_photos

Retrieve photos for a specific recipe

get_recipe_reviews

Get reviews for a specific recipe

list_categories

List valid recipe categories for filtering

list_collections

List seasonal or curated recipe collections

search_by_ingredient

Search recipes by ingredient keywords

search_recipes

Search recipes by title or keyword

Example Prompts for BigOven in Google ADK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with BigOven immediately.

"Find a good recipe for Lasagna."

"Search for recipes using salmon and sweet potato."

"Get the reviews for recipe 14523."

Troubleshooting BigOven MCP Server with Google ADK

Common issues when connecting BigOven to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

BigOven + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating BigOven MCP Server with Google ADK.

How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?

Import the MCP toolset class and pass the server URL. ADK discovers and registers all tools automatically, making them available to your agent's tool-use loop.

Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Declare multiple MCP tool providers in your agent configuration. ADK merges all tool schemas and the agent can call tools from any server in a single turn.

Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?

Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro models both support function calling required for MCP tools. Flash is recommended for latency-sensitive use cases, Pro for complex reasoning.