How do I get an API Token for Front?

Log in to your Front account, click the gear icon (Settings), go to 'Developers' > 'API Tokens', and create a new token with 'Shared Resources' scope.

Can I search for specific types of conversations?

Yes, use the 'search_conversations' tool. It accepts standard Front search syntax, such as 'is:open' or 'inbox:support'.

Is it possible to reply to an email via the agent?

Yes! Use the 'send_inbox_reply' tool. You must provide the Conversation ID, the message body, and the Teammate ID of the sender.

How do I archive a conversation?

Use the 'update_conversation_status' tool and set the status parameter to 'archived'. This updates the global status for the shared inbox.

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

Name: Front
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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

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About Front MCP Server

Connect your Front account to any AI agent to automate your customer communication and shared inbox workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Front is a customer operations platform that enables teams to manage shared emails, SMS, and chats collaboratively. This MCP server enables you to track active conversations, assign messages, and fetch thread histories directly through natural conversation.

Google ADK natively supports Front 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

Shared Inbox Management — List all accessible shared inboxes and retrieve the specific conversations routed to them.
Conversation Tracking — Search and list all customer conversations, checking their current status (open, archived) and assigned owners.
Message Threading — Fetch the complete message history for any specific conversation to maintain context before replying.
Collaborative Replies — Draft and send replies to active conversations directly from your chat interface on behalf of a teammate.
Status Automation — Programmatically update conversation statuses (e.g., archiving resolved issues) to keep inboxes clean.
Team & Contact Discovery — List all workspace teammates and customer contacts to ensure accurate routing and messaging.

The Front 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 Front to Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Front 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 Front via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the Front MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Front 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 Front

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 Front tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

Front + Google ADK Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Front MCP Tools for Google ADK (12)

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

get_conversation_details

Get conversation metadata

get_inbox_details

Get inbox metadata

list_address_book

List contacts

list_all_conversations

List all conversations

list_conversation_messages

List thread messages

list_inbox_teammates

List Front teammates

list_inbox_threads

List inbox conversations

list_shared_inboxes

List shared inboxes

search_conversations

g. "inbox:inb_123 is:open"). Search all conversations

send_inbox_reply

Send a reply

update_conversation_status

g., archived, open) or assignee of a conversation. Update conversation

verify_api_status

Verify connection

Example Prompts for Front in Google ADK

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

"List all shared inboxes in my Front account."

"Search for open conversations in the Support inbox."

"Archive conversation 'cnv_987'."

Troubleshooting Front MCP Server with Google ADK

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

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

Front + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Front 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.