CATS ATS MCP Server for Google ADK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add CATS ATS 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="cats_ats_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with CATS ATS "
"using 8 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 CATS ATS MCP Server
Connect your CATS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) account to any AI agent and take full control of your recruitment pipeline through natural conversation. Streamline candidate sourcing and job management.
Google ADK natively supports CATS ATS 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
- Candidate Discovery — Search and list candidate profiles with detailed contact information and status natively
- Job Oversight — List and retrieve details for all active job orders and open positions flawlessly
- Activity Tracking — Monitor recent recruitment activities, notes, and interactions securely
- Organizational Mapping — List client companies and associated contacts within your ATS flawlessly
- HAL-native Integration — Access deep object relationships through the CATS v3 HAL API structure in real-time
- Pipeline Analysis — Audit candidate progress across different recruitment stages directly within your workspace
The CATS ATS 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 CATS ATS to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the CATS ATS 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 CATS ATS via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the CATS ATS MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with CATS ATS 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 CATS ATS
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 CATS ATS tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
CATS ATS + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the CATS ATS MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query CATS ATS and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine CATS ATS tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query CATS ATS regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including CATS ATS
CATS ATS MCP Tools for Google ADK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect CATS ATS to Google ADK via MCP:
get_candidate_details
Get detailed information for a specific candidate
get_job_details
Get detailed information for a specific job order
list_candidates
List recruitment candidates
list_job_orders
List job orders and open positions
list_recruitment_activities
List recent recruitment activities and notes
list_recruitment_companies
List client companies in the ATS
list_recruitment_contacts
List contacts associated with companies
search_candidates
Search for candidates using filters
Example Prompts for CATS ATS in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with CATS ATS immediately.
"Search for candidates named 'Sarah' in my CATS ATS."
"What are the active job orders right now?"
"Show me the last 10 recruitment activities."
Troubleshooting CATS ATS MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting CATS ATS to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkCATS ATS + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating CATS ATS 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 CATS ATS to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.