Kong (AI API Gateway) 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 Kong (AI API Gateway) 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="kong_ai_api_gateway_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Kong (AI API Gateway) "
"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 Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server
Connect your Kong API Gateway instance to any AI agent and take full control of your API lifecycle and AI traffic management through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports Kong (AI API Gateway) 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
- Service Orchestration — List backend services and create new upstream definitions defining URLs and protocols directly from your agent
- Route Management — Configure inbound routing rules to map client requests to backend services based on specific paths or hostnames
- AI Plugin Control — Apply and configure the
ai-proxyplugin to enable LLM routing, model providers, and key encapsulation securely - Operational Patching — Update existing plugin configurations in real-time, allowing you to adjust rate limits or swap AI models dynamically
- Consumer CRM — Manage consumer profiles and generate API keys for
key-authplugins to track specific user or tenant usage - Infrastructure Audit — Discover enabled plugins across your gateway and remove unused modules instantly to maintain a clean proxy pipeline
The Kong (AI API Gateway) 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 Kong (AI API Gateway) to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kong (AI API Gateway) 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 Kong (AI API Gateway) via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Kong (AI API Gateway) 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 Kong (AI API Gateway)
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 Kong (AI API Gateway) tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Kong (AI API Gateway) + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Kong (AI API Gateway) and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Kong (AI API Gateway) tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Kong (AI API Gateway) regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Kong (AI API Gateway)
Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Tools for Google ADK (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Kong (AI API Gateway) to Google ADK via MCP:
create_ai_plugin
Frequently used for enabling the `ai-proxy` plugin for LLM routing and key encapsulation. Apply a new Plugin (like AI Proxy) to a specific Service
create_consumer_key
Generate an API Key credential for a Kong Consumer
create_route
Create a new Route to expose a Service in Kong
create_service
The payload must define the upstream URL, name, and protocol information. Create a new backend Service in Kong
delete_plugin
Delete and permanently remove a Plugin from the Kong Gateway
list_consumers
List all Consumer profiles registered in Kong
list_plugins
g., Rate Limiting, AI Proxy, Key Auth) currently configured globally or scoped to specific Services/Routes. List all enabled Plugins on the Kong Gateway
list_routes
List all routing rules configured in the Kong API Gateway
list_services
List all Services registered in the Kong API Gateway
update_plugin
Useful for adjusting rate limits dynamically or swapping AI model providers under heavy load. Update the configuration of an existing Kong Plugin
Example Prompts for Kong (AI API Gateway) in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Kong (AI API Gateway) immediately.
"List all registered services in my Kong Gateway"
"Add the 'ai-proxy' plugin to service ID '123-abc' using OpenAI"
"Who are the registered consumers in our gateway?"
Troubleshooting Kong (AI API Gateway) MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Kong (AI API Gateway) to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkKong (AI API Gateway) + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kong (AI API Gateway) 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 Kong (AI API Gateway) to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
