Tool integration

5 Ways to Connect AI Agents to Tools: From APIs to MCP

5 Ways to Connect AI Agents to Tools: From APIs to MCP

Grant Miller outlines five evolving patterns for integrating AI agents with tools, starting from simple direct API connections to complex, secure token-based architectures. The discussion highlights the progression of these methods, emphasizing how authentication, user delegation, abstraction layers like MCP, and secure credential management using vaults improve security, observability, and scalability in agentic systems.

MCP vs ADK: How Modern AI Agents Connect and Work Together

MCP vs ADK: How Modern AI Agents Connect and Work Together

AI agents are having a moment, and understanding MCP and ADK is key to building them well. Cedric Clyburn and Anna Gutowska explain how MCP powers tool integration while ADK structures reliable multi‑agent systems πŸ€–. Learn when to use each to build more capable and predictable AI agents.

A2A vs MCP: AI Agent Communication Explained

A2A vs MCP: AI Agent Communication Explained

Discover how A2A (Agent2Agent) and MCP (Model Context Protocol) solve critical challenges in AI agent ecosystems. A2A enables seamless communication and collaboration between diverse AI agents, while MCP standardizes an agent's access to external tools and data, fostering robust and interoperable AI workflows.