How to Use the Internet Archive MCP in Google ADK

Q: Can my Google ADK agent access specific Internet Archive collections?

You use searchbycollection to limit results to specific sets. This works well for agents focusing on niche topics like government films or software.

Q: Is Wayback Machine data accessible to my Google ADK agent?

It is. The waybackavailability tool returns snapshot dates directly to your agent. Your agent can then use that link for further analysis.

Q: How do I refine my search results?

Use the built-in search syntax in the search tool. You can filter by title, creator, or date to get precise matches.

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Filter archives by media type

Use `search_by_mediatype` to isolate specific formats like texts or datasets. Your agent interacts only with the types relevant to your current task. Combine this with `search_by_date_range` to target specific eras. Your agent refines its scope before pulling heavy metadata.

Retrieve granular item details

The `get_item_metadata` tool provides the full schema for any archived object. Your agent maps this data into your existing structures. Use `get_item_files` to verify format availability. This ensures your agent only acts on items that meet your specific requirements.

Browse curated collections

Your agent can target specific archives like `prelinger` or `nasa` using `search_by_collection`. It navigates these silos without searching the entire archive. This saves tokens and improves response times for specialized tasks. Your agent acts on high-quality, pre-filtered data.

Setup guide

Set up Internet Archive MCP in Google ADK

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
google-adk package (pip install google-adk)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk to install the Agent Development Kit. MCP support is included via the McpToolset class.
2

Connect via SSE transport

Use McpToolset.from_server() with SseServerParams pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Create an LlmAgent

Pass the returned mcp_tools list directly to LlmAgent(tools=mcp_tools). The ADK maps each MCP tool to a native Gemini function call — no manual schema definitions required.
4

Run with any Gemini model

The agent works with any Gemini model (gemini-2.0-flash, gemini-2.5-pro, etc.). Copy the full example on the right to get started with Internet Archive tools in your ADK agent.

agent.py

from google.adk.agents import LlmAgent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_toolset import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import SseServerParams

# Connect to the MCP via SSE
mcp_tools, exit_stack = await McpToolset.from_server(
    connection_params=SseServerParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    )
)

# Create your agent with auto-discovered tools
agent = LlmAgent(
    name="Internet Archive_agent",
    model="gemini-2.0-flash",
    instruction="You have access to Internet Archive tools via MCP.",
    tools=mcp_tools,
)

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Common questions about Internet Archive MCP in Google ADK

Yes. You register the tools via the MCP toolset and call them within your agent loop. It allows for direct querying of the entire database.

You use `search_by_collection` to limit results to specific sets. This works well for agents focusing on niche topics like government films or software.

It is. The `wayback_availability` tool returns snapshot dates directly to your agent. Your agent can then use that link for further analysis.

Use the built-in search syntax in the `search` tool. You can filter by title, creator, or date to get precise matches.

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