Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server for Google ADK 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Internet Archive Metadata 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="internet_archive_metadata_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Internet Archive Metadata "
"using 10 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 Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server
Connect Internet Archive Metadata to any AI agent and retrieve comprehensive details about any archived item — including file listings, user reviews, collection memberships, access statistics, and modification history.
Google ADK natively supports Internet Archive Metadata as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 10 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
- Complete Metadata — Title, creator, date, description, subjects, license, language
- File Listings — All downloadable files with formats (PDF, EPUB, MP4, MP3) and sizes
- User Reviews — Community ratings and review text
- Collection Info — Which collections the item belongs to
- View Statistics — Download and view counts
- Modification History — Track changes made to items over time
- Parent Collections — Hierarchical categorization structure
- Derivative Files — Auto-generated thumbnails, streaming files, OCR text
- Lightweight Lookup — Metadata-only mode for fast queries
- Server Info — Storage location and hosting details
The Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server exposes 10 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 Internet Archive Metadata to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Internet Archive Metadata 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 10 tools from Internet Archive Metadata via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Internet Archive Metadata 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 Internet Archive Metadata
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 Internet Archive Metadata tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Internet Archive Metadata + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Internet Archive Metadata and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Internet Archive Metadata tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Internet Archive Metadata regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Internet Archive Metadata
Internet Archive Metadata MCP Tools for Google ADK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Internet Archive Metadata to Google ADK via MCP:
get_collections
Items can belong to multiple collections (e.g., "prelinger", "opensource_movies"). Use this to understand the categorization of an item. Get collections an item belongs to
get_derivatives
). These are derived from the original uploads. Use this to see what processed formats are available. Get auto-generated derivative files for an item
get_files
Files can be downloaded from: https://archive.org/download/{identifier}/{filename}. Use this to see what formats are available. Get all downloadable files for an Internet Archive item
get_history
Use this to track changes to an item over time. Get modification history of an Internet Archive item
get_metadata
Returns title, creator, date, description, subjects, collection, files, reviews, and stats. The identifier is found in item URLs (e.g., from archive.org/details/big_buck_bunny, identifier is "big_buck_bunny"). Use this for comprehensive item information. Get complete metadata for an Internet Archive item
get_metadata_only
Lighter response for quick lookups. Use this when you only need basic item information. Get only the metadata fields without files or reviews
get_parents
Use this to understand the broader categorization structure. Get parent collections of an Internet Archive item
get_reviews
Returns reviewer names, star ratings, and review text. Not all items have reviews. Use this to see community feedback. Get user reviews for an Internet Archive item
get_server_info
Useful for understanding where files are hosted. Use this for technical diagnostics. Get server and storage information for an item
get_stats
Shows how popular the item is. Use this to measure item popularity. Get access statistics for an Internet Archive item
Example Prompts for Internet Archive Metadata in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Internet Archive Metadata immediately.
"Get metadata for item big_buck_bunny."
"List all files for item gutenberg_etext1."
"Get reviews for item nasa_apollo11."
Troubleshooting Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Internet Archive Metadata to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkInternet Archive Metadata + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Internet Archive Metadata 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 Internet Archive Metadata to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.