How to Use the Clio MCP in Google ADK

Q: How can I use Google ADK to search for a specific client in my Clio account?

You can build a Gemini agent that uses the searchcontacts tool. Just give your agent a name or email, and it will return the matching contact details directly from Clio.

Q: Can a Google ADK agent create tasks in Clio based on case status?

Yes. An agent can monitor cases with listmatters and when a matter enters a new stage, it can use createtask to assign follow-up actions to the responsible attorney in Clio.

Q: What's required to connect my Gemini agent built with Google ADK to Clio?

You'll need to install the google-adk package and instantiate an McpToolset with your Vinkius server URL. Then, you pass that toolset into your LlmAgent to give it access to all the Clio tools.

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Analyze Firm Data with Gemini

Use Gemini's long-context window to analyze huge amounts of your firm's data. An agent can pull years of case history using `list_matters` and `list_activities`, then feed that data directly into a BigQuery table for deeper analysis, all without leaving your Google ADK environment. This lets you build powerful internal reports. For example, you can find your most profitable `list_practice_areas` by correlating data from `list_bills` with attorney time from `list_activities`. Gemini can reason over the entire dataset to spot trends that would otherwise be invisible.

Enterprise Case Management with Google ADK

Build agents that manage the entire lifecycle of a legal matter. A Gemini agent can `create_contact` for a new client, `create_matter` to open the case, and then check `list_matter_stages` to track its progress from Intake to Closed. Since Google ADK integrates with other Google services, you can trigger these actions from a Google Form or a new row in a Google Sheet. The agent uses the Clio tools to update your practice management system, keeping everything in sync across your cloud stack. This MCP Server bridges your Google tools and your Clio data.

Audit Documents and Communications

Your Gemini agent can act as a paralegal, pulling together all information for a specific case. It can `list_documents` and `list_communications` for a given matter ID, gathering every file and message related to the case. Gemini's large context window is perfect for this. It can hold all the retrieved document names, notes from `list_notes`, and communication logs in memory to answer complex questions about a case's history. This is ideal for preparing for discovery or trial.

Setup guide

Set up Clio MCP in Google ADK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
google-adk package (pip install google-adk)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk to install the Agent Development Kit. MCP support is included via the McpToolset class.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use McpToolset.from_server() with SseServerParams pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Create an LlmAgent

Pass the returned mcp_tools list directly to LlmAgent(tools=mcp_tools). The ADK maps each MCP tool to a native Gemini function call — no manual schema definitions required.
4

Run with any Gemini model

The agent works with any Gemini model (gemini-2.0-flash, gemini-2.5-pro, etc.). Copy the full example on the right to get started with Clio tools in your ADK agent.

agent.py

from google.adk.agents import LlmAgent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_toolset import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import SseServerParams

# Connect to the MCP via SSE
mcp_tools, exit_stack = await McpToolset.from_server(
    connection_params=SseServerParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    )
)

# Create your agent with auto-discovered tools
agent = LlmAgent(
    name="Clio_agent",
    model="gemini-2.0-flash",
    instruction="You have access to Clio tools via MCP.",
    tools=mcp_tools,
)

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Common questions about Clio MCP in Google ADK

You can build a Gemini agent that uses the `search_contacts` tool. Just give your agent a name or email, and it will return the matching contact details directly from Clio.

Yes. An agent can monitor cases with `list_matters` and when a matter enters a new stage, it can use `create_task` to assign follow-up actions to the responsible attorney in Clio.

You'll need to install the `google-adk` package and instantiate an `McpToolset` with your Vinkius server URL. Then, you pass that toolset into your `LlmAgent` to give it access to all the Clio tools.

It's all about the Google Cloud integration. If your firm already uses BigQuery or Vertex AI, you can build agents that combine your Clio data with your existing enterprise data for powerful analytics and automation.

The server only accesses your Clio data—like matter details, contact info, and billing entries—when your agent calls a tool. Each transaction runs in a dedicated, ephemeral Vinkius sandbox. The connection is secured by your private endpoint token, ensuring no data is stored or shared.

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