How do I obtain my Factor/Cofactr API Key?

API access is available to Cofactr enterprise customers. Reach out to your account manager or point of contact at Cofactr to request a Platform API key.

What systems does Factor integrate with?

Factor (Cofactr) is designed to sync with major ERP systems like NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP, as well as PLM tools like Arena and Altium.

Can I create new Purchase Orders through this agent?

Yes! The `create_purchase_order` tool allows you to programmatically generate POs directly within your AI-powered procurement workflow.

Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server for Google ADK 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Factor (Cofactr)
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Author: Vinkius

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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Factor (Cofactr) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.

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python

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="factor_cofactr_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with Factor (Cofactr) "
        "using 11 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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About Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server

Connect your Factor (now Cofactr) supply chain account to any AI agent and take full control of your electronics procurement and logistics through natural conversation.

Google ADK natively supports Factor (Cofactr) as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 11 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

BOM & Part Management — List and fetch details for parts and components in your Bill of Materials
Purchase Order Tracking — List, inspect, and create purchase orders (POs) directly from the cloud
RFQ Management — Manage requests for quotes (RFQs) to streamline your sourcing process
Inventory Visibility — Check real-time stock levels across specialized warehouses
Supplier CRM — List and manage your network of pre-vetted suppliers with ease

The Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server exposes 11 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 Factor (Cofactr) to Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Factor (Cofactr) 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 11 tools from Factor (Cofactr) via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Factor (Cofactr) 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 Factor (Cofactr)

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 Factor (Cofactr) tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

Factor (Cofactr) + Google ADK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Factor (Cofactr) and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis

Multi-modal workflows: combine Factor (Cofactr) tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent

Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Factor (Cofactr) regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift

Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Factor (Cofactr)

Factor (Cofactr) MCP Tools for Google ADK (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect Factor (Cofactr) to Google ADK via MCP:

create_purchase_order

Create a new purchase order

get_item

Get details for a specific part or component

get_me

Get current API user profile

get_purchase_order

Get details for a specific purchase order

get_rfq

Get details for a specific RFQ

get_supplier

Get details for a specific supplier

list_inventory

List current stock levels across warehouses

list_items

List all parts and components in the Factor/Cofactr catalog

list_purchase_orders

List all purchase orders

list_rfqs

List all requests for quotes

list_suppliers

List all suppliers

Example Prompts for Factor (Cofactr) in Google ADK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Factor (Cofactr) immediately.

"List all active purchase orders on Factor."

"Check the kitting status for project ABC."

"List all suppliers in my network."

Troubleshooting Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server with Google ADK

Common issues when connecting Factor (Cofactr) to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

Factor (Cofactr) + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Factor (Cofactr) MCP Server with Google ADK.

How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?

Import the MCP toolset class and pass the server URL. ADK discovers and registers all tools automatically, making them available to your agent's tool-use loop.

Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Declare multiple MCP tool providers in your agent configuration. ADK merges all tool schemas and the agent can call tools from any server in a single turn.

Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?

Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro models both support function calling required for MCP tools. Flash is recommended for latency-sensitive use cases, Pro for complex reasoning.