Degreed 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 Degreed 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="degreed_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Degreed "
"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 Degreed MCP Server
Integrate Degreed, the leading upskilling and learning experience platform (LXP), directly into your AI workflow. Discover available learning content, monitor employee skill profiles, and track progress across pathways and plans using natural language.
Google ADK natively supports Degreed 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
- Content Discovery — Search the entire Degreed catalog for courses, articles, and videos matching specific keywords.
- Skill Intelligence — List and review the defined skills taxonomy and individual user skill profiles.
- Learning Oversight — Monitor user completions, active learning plans, and curated pathways.
- User Research — Retrieve detailed metadata and activity summaries for learners in your organization.
The Degreed 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 Degreed to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Degreed 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 Degreed via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Degreed MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Degreed 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 Degreed
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 Degreed tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Degreed + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Degreed MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Degreed and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Degreed tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Degreed regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Degreed
Degreed MCP Tools for Google ADK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Degreed to Google ADK via MCP:
get_content_details
Resolves detailed descriptions, associated skill tags, and duration metadata. Get detailed metadata for a specific learning item
get_user_profile
Resolves assigned skill ratings, learning progress, and active pathways within the Degreed ecosystem. Get full profile and skill data for a specific user
list_active_learners
Identifies users with recent completion activity within the Degreed workspace. List users who have completed learning recently
list_defined_skills
Returns the standardized list of skills and competencies defined by the organization for talent mapping. List the skills taxonomy defined in your organization
list_degreed_users
Returns a list of users with metadata including system IDs, professional titles, and organizational affiliations. List all users registered in your Degreed organization
list_learning_content
Returns content metadata including titles, providers, content types (e.g., article, video, course), and external URLs. List all available learning content in the Degreed catalog
list_learning_pathways
Returns pathway metadata including objectives, total duration, and completion requirements. List curated learning pathways available to users
list_learning_plans
Returns active learning plans, including target completion dates and linked competencies. List learning plans and goals configured in the system
list_user_completions
Returns a history of all learned items with completion timestamps and earned skill points. List all learning content completed by a specific user
search_learning_catalog
Matches terms against titles, descriptions, and skill tags to return a ranked list of relevant learning materials. Search for learning content by keyword or term
Example Prompts for Degreed in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Degreed immediately.
"Search for courses related to 'Data Science with Python'."
"List all learning plans for user 'Alice Johnson'."
"What skills are most common in the 'Engineering' team?"
Troubleshooting Degreed MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Degreed to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkDegreed + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Degreed 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 Degreed to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.