ExchangeRate-API MCP Server for Google ADK 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add ExchangeRate-API 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="exchangerate_api_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with ExchangeRate-API "
"using 5 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 ExchangeRate-API MCP Server
Equip your AI agent with real-time financial intelligence via ExchangeRate-API. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to current and historical exchange rates for over 160 currencies. Your agent can search for the latest rates, audit currency pairs, and retrieve enriched metadata for any supported currency without you ever searching manually. Whether you are auditing international transactions or managing global financial operations, your agent acts as a dedicated currency analyst and conversion expert through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports ExchangeRate-API as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 5 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
- Real-time Rates — Access the latest exchange rates for any base currency, updated in real-time.
- Pair Conversion — Calculate exact exchange rates or convert specific amounts between any two currency codes.
- Historical Auditing — Fetch exchange rates for any specific date in the past to analyze financial trends.
- Currency Intelligence — List all supported currencies and retrieve enriched metadata including full names and flags.
- Data Integrity — Retrieve reliable financial data used by thousands of companies worldwide.
The ExchangeRate-API MCP Server exposes 5 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 ExchangeRate-API to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ExchangeRate-API 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 5 tools from ExchangeRate-API via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the ExchangeRate-API MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with ExchangeRate-API 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 ExchangeRate-API
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 ExchangeRate-API tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
ExchangeRate-API + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the ExchangeRate-API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query ExchangeRate-API and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine ExchangeRate-API tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query ExchangeRate-API regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including ExchangeRate-API
ExchangeRate-API MCP Tools for Google ADK (5)
These 5 tools become available when you connect ExchangeRate-API to Google ADK via MCP:
convert_currency_pair
Convert between two currencies
get_enriched_currency_data
g., flag, full name). Get enriched currency information
get_historical_rates
Get historical exchange rates
get_latest_rates
g., USD). Get latest exchange rates
list_supported_currencies
List all supported currencies
Example Prompts for ExchangeRate-API in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with ExchangeRate-API immediately.
"Convert 100 USD to Brazilian Real."
"Show the current exchange rates for EUR."
"What was the exchange rate for USD to EUR on January 1st, 2020?"
Troubleshooting ExchangeRate-API MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting ExchangeRate-API to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkExchangeRate-API + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating ExchangeRate-API 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 ExchangeRate-API to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 5 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
