How to Use the Kong Gateway MCP in Google ADK

Q: How does Google ADK handle Kong Gateway tool calls?

The McpToolset translates tool definitions into native agent actions. Your agent simply invokes the requested function, and the server handles the API call.

Q: Can I filter which Kong Gateway tools Google ADK exposes?

Use the toolnames filter in your McpToolset configuration. This restricts the agent to only the specific operations you permit.

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Google ADK integration for gateway ops

The `McpToolset` enables your agent to list and modify services directly. It maps your high-level instructions to specific gateway operations like `create_upstream`. Your agents can now perform infrastructure tasks as part of a larger workflow. It connects your gateway state to your broader Google Cloud operations.

Dynamic routing for Gemini agents

Use `update_route` and `delete_route` to adapt your API ingress as traffic demands shift. The agent evaluates the request and executes the change in seconds. This is ideal for managing microservices that scale horizontally. You aren't hard-coding routes; you're building intelligent traffic controllers.

Efficient resource discovery

Your agent uses `list_services` and `list_upstreams` to understand the current topology. It builds a mental model of your API surface before making adjustments. This visibility prevents configuration errors. The agent knows exactly what exists before it attempts to create a new resource.

Setup guide

Set up Kong Gateway 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 Kong Gateway 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="Kong Gateway_agent",
    model="gemini-2.0-flash",
    instruction="You have access to Kong Gateway tools via MCP.",
    tools=mcp_tools,
)

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Common questions about Kong Gateway MCP in Google ADK

The `McpToolset` translates tool definitions into native agent actions. Your agent simply invokes the requested function, and the server handles the API call.

They operate at runtime. You should ensure your agent's permissions align with your organization's policy on dynamic infrastructure changes.

Use the tool_names filter in your `McpToolset` configuration. This restricts the agent to only the specific operations you permit.

Every call to the gateway is an event. You can log these in your Google Cloud monitoring tools to maintain a clear audit trail.

The server provides access to your routing tables, upstream targets, and certificate stores. Your agent only sees what you explicitly allow.

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