Google ADK
Integrating A2A protocol with Google's Agent Development Kit
Google ADK Integration with A2A Protocol
The Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) provides built-in support for the A2A protocol, allowing seamless integration between agents built with Google's tools and other A2A-compatible agents.
Overview
Google ADK is a framework for building, deploying, and managing AI agents. It offers extensive capabilities for creating sophisticated agents that leverage Google's AI models and infrastructure.
With A2A support in Google ADK, you can:
- Expose ADK agents as A2A-compatible endpoints
- Connect to external agents using the A2A protocol
- Build multi-agent systems where ADK and non-ADK agents collaborate
Prerequisites
- Google Cloud account with appropriate permissions
- Familiarity with Google ADK
- Basic understanding of the A2A protocol
Setting Up an A2A Server with Google ADK
1. Install the ADK and A2A Extension
2. Create an Agent with A2A Support
3. Deploy the Agent
Using A2A Agents with Google ADK
You can also connect your Google ADK agent to other A2A-compatible agents:
Advanced Features
Streaming with SSE
Google ADK supports streaming responses with A2A:
Multi-Agent Routing
You can use Google ADK to route queries to the appropriate A2A agent:
Authentication and Security
Google ADK provides several options for securing A2A endpoints:
Deployment Patterns
Google Cloud Run
Kubernetes with GKE
Next Steps
- Visit the Google ADK GitHub repository for detailed documentation
- Explore the A2A samples directory for more examples
- Join the Google ADK Discord community for support and discussions