Federal Register API MCP Server for Google ADK 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Federal Register 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="federal_register_api_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Federal Register API "
"using 4 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 Federal Register API MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire public policy research and document auditing workflow with the Federal Register API, the authoritative source for United States government rules and notices. By connecting the Federal Register to your agent, you transform complex administrative searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve active document details, audit agency publications, and query specific rule metadata without you ever touching a government portal. Whether you are conducting regulatory research or managing regional policy constraints, your agent acts as a real-time administrative consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
Google ADK natively supports Federal Register API as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 4 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
- Document Auditing — Search for thousands of public documents and rules by keyword and retrieve detailed metadata, including publication dates and agencies.
- Agency Oversight — Audit all US government agencies that publish in the Federal Register to understand the administrative reach of public sector rules instantly.
- Rule Discovery — Query specific document numbers to assist in deep-dive regulatory and temporal classification.
- Metadata Intelligence — Retrieve unique document identifiers and HTML links to assist in professional policy auditing.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your document research workflow is always operational.
The Federal Register API MCP Server exposes 4 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 Federal Register API to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Federal Register 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 4 tools from Federal Register API via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Federal Register API MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Federal Register 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 Federal Register 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 Federal Register API tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Federal Register API + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Federal Register API MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Federal Register API and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Federal Register API tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Federal Register 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 Federal Register API
Federal Register API MCP Tools for Google ADK (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect Federal Register API to Google ADK via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the Federal Register service is operational
get_federal_document_details
Get full metadata and HTML links for a specific federal document
list_federal_agencies
List all government agencies that publish in the Federal Register
search_federal_documents
Search for public documents and rules in the Federal Register
Example Prompts for Federal Register API in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Federal Register API immediately.
"Search for documents about 'environmental protection' in the Federal Register."
"Show details for Federal Register document '2023-00001'."
"List all agencies that publish in the Federal Register."
Troubleshooting Federal Register API MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Federal Register API to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkFederal Register API + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Federal Register 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 Federal Register API to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.