How to Use the DHL MCP in Google ADK

Q: Can I restrict which DHL tools my Google ADK agent can access?

Yes, you can use the toolnames filter when initializing McpToolset to restrict exposed tools on this MCP server. This allows you to expose only trackshipment to customer-facing Google ADK agents while keeping createshipment restricted to internal operations.

Q: How does Google ADK handle real-time DHL shipping rates?

Your agent calls getrates with the package dimensions and destination. Google ADK passes this structured payload to the MCP server, which queries DHL and returns live pricing that your agent can feed into Vertex AI decision pipelines.

Q: How do I map DHL drop-off points using Google ADK?

You run the findlocations tool through your agent. The tool returns a list of nearby DHL centers, opening hours, and services, which Google ADK formats into map coordinates for the user.

Q: Does this MCP server support international shipping?

Yes, the MCP server handles global logistics by exposing getproformainvoice for customs clearance alongside standard international shipping services.

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Enterprise DHL Logistics with Google ADK

`create_shipment` generates DHL labels directly from your Google ADK agent pipeline. Using Google ADK, your Gemini-powered agent can query BigQuery for pending orders and trigger DHL shipments directly to physical logistics using this MCP server. Since Gemini handles massive context windows, your Google ADK agent can parse thousands of order lines to run `validate_address` against DHL standards. This workflow fixes shipping typos before booking, saving thousands of dollars in return-to-sender fees.

Automated Rate Audits and Location Mapping

`get_rates` pulls live DHL shipping costs into your Google ADK decision models. Your Google ADK agent compares DHL options instantly, choosing the most cost-effective shipping service for every zip code. When customers ask Google ADK for drop-off points, the agent executes `find_locations` to map the nearest DHL centers. It parses opening hours and available services, returning exact coordinates to the customer in natural language.

Automated Customs and Tracking Updates

`get_proforma_invoice` generates customs documentation for international DHL shipments inside Google ADK on the fly. This prevents DHL packages from getting held up at international borders while Google ADK tracks the transit. For post-purchase support, the Google ADK agent uses `track_shipment` to monitor DHL packages. If a DHL delivery gets delayed, the Google ADK agent automatically updates your BigQuery database and alerts the customer with the new delivery estimate.

Setup guide

Set up DHL 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 DHL 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="DHL_agent",
    model="gemini-2.0-flash",
    instruction="You have access to DHL tools via MCP.",
    tools=mcp_tools,
)

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Common questions about DHL MCP in Google ADK

Yes, you can use the `tool_names` filter when initializing `McpToolset` to restrict exposed tools on this MCP server. This allows you to expose only `track_shipment` to customer-facing Google ADK agents while keeping `create_shipment` restricted to internal operations.

Your agent calls `get_rates` with the package dimensions and destination. Google ADK passes this structured payload to the MCP server, which queries DHL and returns live pricing that your agent can feed into Vertex AI decision pipelines.

You run the `find_locations` tool through your agent. The tool returns a list of nearby DHL centers, opening hours, and services, which Google ADK formats into map coordinates for the user.

Yes, the MCP server handles global logistics by exposing `get_proforma_invoice` for customs clearance alongside standard international shipping services.

Yes, all shipping addresses and tracking numbers are processed through a zero-trust V8 Isolate sandbox. Vinkius secures the connection using single-token endpoint authentication, ensuring your logistics data never leaks into training sets.

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