Zulip MCP Server for Google ADK 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Zulip as an MCP tool provider through 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="zulip_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Zulip "
"using 9 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 Zulip MCP Server
Connect Zulip to any AI agent via MCP.
How to Connect Zulip to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Zulip 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 9 tools from Zulip via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Zulip MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Zulip 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 Zulip
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 Zulip tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Zulip + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Zulip MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Zulip and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Zulip tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Zulip regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Zulip
Zulip MCP Tools for Google ADK (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Zulip to Google ADK via MCP:
zulip_add_reaction
Add an emoji reaction to a message
zulip_get_messages
Use anchor "newest" for latest messages. Retrieve message history from Zulip
zulip_get_own_profile
Get the authenticated bot/user profile
zulip_get_stream_topics
List topics within a specific Zulip stream
zulip_get_streams
List all available Zulip streams (channels)
zulip_get_users
List all users in the Zulip organisation
zulip_send_message
Use type "stream" for channels or "direct" for DMs. Send a message to a stream or direct to a user
zulip_set_presence
Update the user presence status
zulip_subscribe_to_stream
Subscribe the authenticated user to a stream
Troubleshooting Zulip MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Zulip to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkZulip + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Zulip 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?
Connect Zulip with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
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AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Zulip to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.