WhatsApp Business MCP Server for Google ADK 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add WhatsApp Business as an MCP tool provider through the 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="whatsapp_business_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with WhatsApp Business "
"using 6 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 WhatsApp Business MCP Server
Connect your WhatsApp Business API account to any AI agent and power your customer engagement through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports WhatsApp Business as an MCP tool provider — declare the 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
- Conversational Messaging — Send free-form text messages to users within the 24-hour customer service window
- Rich Media Support — Distribute images, videos, documents, and audio files with captions directly from your agent
- Template Messages — Use Meta-approved templates to initiate or resume conversations outside the 24-hour window
- Interactive Buttons — Send quick-reply buttons (up to 3) to help users navigate choices and workflows easily
- Location Pinning — Share physical business addresses or meeting points by sending map pins with custom names
- Emoji Reactions — Acknowledge and react to specific incoming messages using any standard emoji character
- Scalable Engagement — Automate outbound communication using professional WhatsApp Business infrastructure
The WhatsApp Business MCP Server exposes 6 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 WhatsApp Business to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the WhatsApp Business 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 6 tools from WhatsApp Business via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the WhatsApp Business MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with WhatsApp Business 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 WhatsApp Business
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 WhatsApp Business tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
WhatsApp Business + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the WhatsApp Business MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query WhatsApp Business and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine WhatsApp Business tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query WhatsApp Business regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including WhatsApp Business
WhatsApp Business MCP Tools for Google ADK (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect WhatsApp Business to Google ADK via MCP:
send_emoji_reaction
Provide the recipient number, the target message_id (starting with wamid...), and an emoji. Reacts to a specific WhatsApp message with an emoji
send_location_pin
Provide recipient number and lat/lng coordinates. Sends a physical location pin on the map
send_media_message
Provide the recipient number, absolute file URL, and media type. Sends an image, video, document, or audio file via a public URL
send_quick_reply_buttons
Provide the explanation text and a comma-separated list of button labels (max 3). Sends up to 3 quick-reply buttons with a message block
send_template_message
Requires the exact template name and language code. Sends a Meta-approved Template message to initiate or resume a conversation
send_text_message
Provide the E.164 phone number and the message text. Sends a free-form conversational text message to a user on WhatsApp
Example Prompts for WhatsApp Business in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with WhatsApp Business immediately.
"Send a WhatsApp message to +123456789 saying 'Hi, your appointment is confirmed for 3 PM!'."
"Send the 'welcome_offer' template to +123456789 in en_US."
"Send a quick reply message to +123456789: 'How would you like to proceed?' with buttons 'Yes', 'No', 'Maybe'."
Troubleshooting WhatsApp Business MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting WhatsApp Business to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkWhatsApp Business + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating WhatsApp Business 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 WhatsApp Business to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
