BoardMix 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 BoardMix 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="boardmix_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with BoardMix "
"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 BoardMix MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your visual collaboration with BoardMix, the leading collaborative whiteboard tool for high-performance teams. By connecting BoardMix to your agent, you transform complex whiteboard navigation and project coordination into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list your files, retrieve whiteboard nodes (shapes and sticky notes), audit template libraries, and even browse version history without you ever needing to navigate the complex design workspace. Whether you are managing a brainstorming session or a detailed project roadmap, your agent acts as a real-time visual assistant, keeping your assets organized and your team aligned.
Google ADK natively supports BoardMix 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
- File Orchestration — List all accessible whiteboards and design files across your BoardMix workspace.
- Node Management — Retrieve granular whiteboard nodes and shapes to understand your visual layout instantly.
- Team Coordination — Browse teams and projects to manage collaboration and assignments effectively.
- Collaboration Monitoring — List whiteboard comments and organization members to stay informed about team updates.
- Template Auditing — Browse available design templates to kickstart new collaborative sessions.
- Version Control — Check the version history of whiteboard files to track changes and milestones.
The BoardMix 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 BoardMix to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the BoardMix 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 BoardMix via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the BoardMix MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with BoardMix 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 BoardMix
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 BoardMix tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
BoardMix + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the BoardMix MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query BoardMix and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine BoardMix tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query BoardMix regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including BoardMix
BoardMix MCP Tools for Google ADK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect BoardMix to Google ADK via MCP:
create_file
Create a new whiteboard
get_comments
Get whiteboard comments
get_file
Get whiteboard file details
get_file_versions
Get file version history
get_org_info
Get organization details
list_files
List all BoardMix files
list_nodes
List whiteboard nodes
list_team_projects
List team projects
list_teams
List available teams
list_templates
List whiteboard templates
Example Prompts for BoardMix in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with BoardMix immediately.
"List all whiteboards in my BoardMix workspace."
"Show me the comments for whiteboard 'board-8821'."
"Retrieve the nodes for whiteboard 'architecture-layout'."
Troubleshooting BoardMix MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting BoardMix to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkBoardMix + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating BoardMix 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 BoardMix to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
