How do I get an API Key for Freshteam?

Log in to your Freshteam account, click on your Profile Icon in the top right corner, select 'API Settings', and copy 'Your API Key'.

What is my 'Domain prefix'?

Your domain prefix is the first part of your Freshteam URL (e.g. if your URL is 'acme.freshteam.com', the prefix is 'acme').

Can I see all applicants for a specific job?

Yes! First use the 'list_job_postings' tool to get the Job ID, then use 'list_job_applicants' with that ID to see everyone who applied.

Is it possible to add a new employee via the agent?

Yes, use the 'create_employee_record' tool. Provide the first name, last name, and official email to instantly add them to your HRIS directory.

Freshteam MCP Server for Google ADK 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Freshteam
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Freshteam 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="freshteam_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with Freshteam "
        "using 12 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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About Freshteam MCP Server

Connect your Freshteam account to any AI agent to automate your HR operations and recruitment workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Freshteam is the smart HR software by Freshworks that handles everything from recruiting and onboarding to time-off management. This MCP server enables you to manage your employee directory, track active job postings, and retrieve applicant data directly through natural conversation.

Google ADK natively supports Freshteam as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 12 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.

Key Features

Employee Directory — List all employees, retrieve detailed HR profiles, and programmatically create new employee records.
Recruitment Tracking — Access your active job postings and list all applicants for specific roles to manage your hiring pipeline.
Applicant Discovery — Retrieve detailed candidate profiles and application statuses instantly.
Time-off Management — Monitor employee time-off requests and leave balances to ensure proper workforce coverage.
Organization Structure — Access configured departments, job roles, and office branches to understand your company's hierarchy.
Real-time Synchronization — Keep your HR data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.

The Freshteam MCP Server exposes 12 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 Freshteam to Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Freshteam 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 12 tools from Freshteam via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the Freshteam MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Freshteam 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 Freshteam

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 Freshteam tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

Freshteam + Google ADK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Freshteam MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Freshteam and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis

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

Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Freshteam regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift

Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Freshteam

Freshteam MCP Tools for Google ADK (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect Freshteam to Google ADK via MCP:

check_hris_status

Verify API connection

create_employee_record

Create an employee

get_applicant_details

Get candidate profile

get_employee_details

Get employee metadata

get_job_posting_details

Get job metadata

list_departments

List HR departments

list_employees

List HR employees

list_job_applicants

List job candidates

list_job_postings

List active job openings

list_job_roles

List job roles

list_office_branches

List office locations

list_time_off_requests

List leave requests

Example Prompts for Freshteam in Google ADK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Freshteam immediately.

"List all active job postings in Freshteam."

"Show me the HR profile for employee 'Jane Smith'."

"Create a new employee record for 'John Doe' (johndoe@email.com)."

Troubleshooting Freshteam MCP Server with Google ADK

Common issues when connecting Freshteam to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

Freshteam + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Freshteam 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.