Can I search for products using a barcode?

Yes! Use the `get_product_by_barcode` tool. It accepts EAN-13 or UPC barcodes and retrieves the specific product record if it exists in the Open Beauty Facts database.

What is the INCI list?

INCI stands for International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients. It is the standardized system used globally to name ingredients on cosmetic packaging.

How can I find allergens in a product?

The product details retrieved by the tools include a dedicated section for detected allergens based on the ingredient list analyzed by Open Beauty Facts.

Open Beauty Facts MCP Server for Google ADK 2 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Open Beauty Facts
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Author: Vinkius

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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Open Beauty Facts 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="open_beauty_facts_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with Open Beauty Facts "
        "using 2 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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About Open Beauty Facts MCP Server

Equip your AI agent with the definitive open database for cosmetic products through the Open Beauty Facts MCP server. This integration provides real-time access to a collaborative database of beauty products from around the world. Your agent can search for cosmetics by name or barcode, retrieve detailed lists of ingredients (INCI), and identify potential allergens or restricted substances. Whether you are auditing your skincare routine, researching cosmetic formulations, or verifying product claims, your agent acts as a dedicated personal care specialist through natural conversation.

Google ADK natively supports Open Beauty Facts as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 2 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

Product Lookup — Find cosmetic products by name, brand, or EAN/UPC barcode.
Ingredient Analysis — Retrieve the complete INCI list for thousands of beauty and hygiene products.
Allergen Detection — Identify potential allergens and irritants in specific formulations.
Brand Auditing — Explore the product portfolios of global cosmetic brands.

The Open Beauty Facts MCP Server exposes 2 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 Open Beauty Facts to Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Open Beauty Facts 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 2 tools from Open Beauty Facts via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the Open Beauty Facts MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Open Beauty Facts 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 Open Beauty Facts

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 Open Beauty Facts tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

Open Beauty Facts + Google ADK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Open Beauty Facts MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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

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

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

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

Open Beauty Facts MCP Tools for Google ADK (2)

These 2 tools become available when you connect Open Beauty Facts to Google ADK via MCP:

get_beauty_product

Get cosmetic product details by barcode

search_beauty_products

Search for beauty products by category

Example Prompts for Open Beauty Facts in Google ADK

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

"Search for cosmetic products from the brand 'Nivea'."

"What are the ingredients in the product with barcode '4005900130778'?"

"Identify potential allergens in 'La Roche-Posay Anthelios'."

Troubleshooting Open Beauty Facts MCP Server with Google ADK

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

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

Open Beauty Facts + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Open Beauty Facts 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.