OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 6 tools to Get Data Explorer Record, Get Osti Record, Reserve Doi, and more
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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The OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server for Google ADK is a standout in the Knowledge Management category — giving your AI agent 6 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
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="osti_doe_scientific_research_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) "
"using 6 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
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About OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server
Connect to the Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) to query the US Department of Energy's vast research output. This MCP server allows AI agents to navigate millions of research records and datasets through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 6 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
- Research Search — Query OSTI.GOV for publications, reports, and conference papers using authors, titles, or specific identifiers.
- Dataset Discovery — Search the DOE Data Explorer specifically for scientific datasets and retrieve detailed metadata for data-driven insights.
- Record Inspection — Fetch comprehensive bibliographic data and full-text availability for specific records using unique OSTI IDs.
- DOI Management — Reserve and submit Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) via the E-Link API for DOE-funded scientific research and data.
- Advanced Filtering — Narrow down results by sponsoring organization, research organization, or specific publication date ranges.
The OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 6 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) tools available for Google ADK
When Google ADK connects to OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning doe-research, scientific-publications, metadata-management, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get data explorer record on OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Get a single DOE Data Explorer record by ID
Get osti record on OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Get a single OSTI.GOV record by ID
Reserve doi on OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Requires minimal metadata. Reserve a DOI via E-Link API
Search data explorer records on OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Search DOE Data Explorer records (datasets)
Search osti records on OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Search OSTI.GOV records
Submit record on OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Submit/Update a record and register DOI via E-Link API
Connect OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to wire OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Google ADK
pip install google-adkReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenCreate the agent
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Why Use Google ADK with the OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) 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 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
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 OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including OSTI (DOE Scientific Research)
Example Prompts for OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) immediately.
"Search for research papers about 'quantum computing' published in 2023."
"Find scientific datasets related to 'solar irradiance' in the DOE Data Explorer."
"Get the complete metadata for OSTI record ID 1015678."
Troubleshooting OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting OSTI (DOE Scientific Research) to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkOSTI (DOE Scientific Research) + Google ADK FAQ
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