Why it matters

MCP tools remove per-integration work. Understanding enables plug-and-play tool ecosystem.

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The architecture

MCP client in ADK Java: connect to MCP server.

List tools: expose as ADK tools.

MCP integrationMCP serverexternalADK MCP clientconsumes toolsAgent uses toolsas if nativeSandbox MCP tools if untrusted; MCP servers have wide access
MCP tool consumption.
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How it works end to end

Transport: stdio (local) or HTTP (remote).

Auth: per MCP server configuration.

Tool schemas auto-converted from MCP format.

Sandboxing: consider isolation for untrusted MCP servers.