Figshare MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 20 tools to Complete File Upload, Create Collection, Create Private Article, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersGoogle Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Figshare as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The Figshare MCP Server for Google ADK is a standout in the Data Management category — giving your AI agent 20 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
Geminifrom 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="figshare_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Figshare "
"using 20 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
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About Figshare MCP Server
Connect your Figshare account to any AI agent to streamline your research data management and publication workflows through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports Figshare as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 20 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
- Article Management — List public articles, fetch specific article details, and create, update, or delete private articles in your account.
- File Handling — List files associated with articles, initiate multi-part S3 uploads, and track file details for your research datasets.
- Collections & Projects — Create and list public collections and projects to organize your scholarly output effectively.
- Metadata Control — Update titles, descriptions, and other metadata for your articles to ensure they are discoverable and well-documented.
The Figshare MCP Server exposes 20 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 20 Figshare tools available for Google ADK
When Google ADK connects to Figshare through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning open-science, research-data, academic-publishing, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Complete file upload on Figshare
Complete a file upload
Create collection on Figshare
Create a new collection
Create private article on Figshare
Create a new private article
Create project on Figshare
Create a new project
Delete article on Figshare
Delete an article
Get article on Figshare
Get details of a specific article
Get article downloads on Figshare
Get total downloads for an article
Get article views on Figshare
Get total views for an article
Get custom fields on Figshare
Get custom metadata fields for the institution
Get file details on Figshare
Get file details
Get hrfeed upload on Figshare
Get HR feed upload details
Initiate file upload on Figshare
Initiate a file upload for an article
List article files on Figshare
List files for an article
List public articles on Figshare
List public articles
List public collections on Figshare
List public collections
List public projects on Figshare
List public projects
Search articles on Figshare
Advanced search for articles
Search collections on Figshare
Advanced search for collections
Search projects on Figshare
Advanced search for projects
Update article on Figshare
Update an existing article
Connect Figshare to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Figshare into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Google ADK
pip install google-adkReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenCreate the agent
Explore tools
Why Use Google ADK with the Figshare MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Figshare 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 Figshare
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 Figshare tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Figshare + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Figshare MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Figshare and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Figshare tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Figshare regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Figshare
Example Prompts for Figshare in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Figshare immediately.
"List the most recent public articles on Figshare."
"Create a private article titled 'Lab Results Q4' with the description 'Raw data from the December experiments'."
"Show me all files attached to article 1234567."
Troubleshooting Figshare MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Figshare to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkFigshare + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Figshare 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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