Smithsonian Open Access MCP Server for Google ADKGive Google ADK instant access to 3 tools to Get Content, Search Category, Search Records

Name: Smithsonian Open Access
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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Smithsonian Open Access 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="smithsonian_open_access_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with Smithsonian Open Access "
        "using 3 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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About Smithsonian Open Access MCP Server

Connect to the Smithsonian Open Access repository and bring millions of museum records, scientific data, and historical artifacts directly into your AI workspace. This server provides programmatic access to the Smithsonian's Enterprise Digital Asset Network (EDAN).

Google ADK natively supports Smithsonian Open Access as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 3 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

Global Search — Query millions of records across all Smithsonian units using the search_records tool to find images, specimens, and artifacts.
Detailed Metadata — Use get_content to retrieve comprehensive descriptions, provenance, and digital asset links for specific museum objects.
Categorized Discovery — Narrow your research to specific fields like art, history, or science using the search_category tool for more precise results.
Research & Education — Instantly pull primary source data for academic research, educational content, or creative projects.

The Smithsonian Open Access MCP Server exposes 3 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 3 Smithsonian Open Access tools available for Google ADK

When Google ADK connects to Smithsonian Open Access through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning museum-records, digital-assets, historical-data, 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

Get content on Smithsonian Open Access

Retrieve a specific museum record by its unique identifier

Search category on Smithsonian Open Access

Search within specific categories or units

Search records on Smithsonian Open Access

Search for museum records across all Smithsonian units

Connect Smithsonian Open Access to Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Smithsonian Open Access into Google ADK. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 3 tools from Smithsonian Open Access via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the Smithsonian Open Access MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Smithsonian Open Access 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 Smithsonian Open Access

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 Smithsonian Open Access tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

Smithsonian Open Access + Google ADK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Smithsonian Open Access MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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

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

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

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

Example Prompts for Smithsonian Open Access in Google ADK

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

"Search for records related to the Apollo 11 mission."

"Get the full details for the record with ID edanmdm:nmah_1313964."

"Search for 'impressionism' within the art category."

Troubleshooting Smithsonian Open Access MCP Server with Google ADK

Common issues when connecting Smithsonian Open Access to Google ADK through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

Smithsonian Open Access + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating Smithsonian Open Access 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.