# How to integrate Thanks io MCP with Google ADK

```json
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  "title": "How to integrate Thanks io MCP with Google ADK",
  "toolkit": "Thanks io",
  "toolkit_slug": "thanks_io",
  "framework": "Google ADK",
  "framework_slug": "google-adk",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/google-adk",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/google-adk.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-12T10:28:21.213Z"
}
```

## Introduction

This guide walks you through connecting Thanks io to Google ADK using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Thanks io agent that can add new customer to holiday mailing list, show all available handwritten font styles, create a mailing list for event attendees through natural language commands.
This guide will help you understand how to give your Google ADK agent real control over a Thanks io account through Composio's Thanks io MCP server.
Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved.

## Also integrate Thanks io with

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/cli)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

Here's what you'll learn:
- Get a Thanks io account set up and connected to Composio
- Install the Google ADK and Composio packages
- Create a Composio Tool Router session for Thanks io
- Build an agent that connects to Thanks io through MCP
- Interact with Thanks io using natural language

## What is Google ADK?

Google ADK (Agents Development Kit) is Google's framework for building AI agents powered by Gemini models. It provides tools for creating agents that can use external services through the Model Context Protocol.
Key features include:
- Gemini Integration: Native support for Google's Gemini models
- MCP Toolset: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol tools
- Streamable HTTP: Connect to external services through streamable HTTP
- CLI and Web UI: Run agents via command line or web interface

## What is the Thanks io MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Thanks io MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Thanks io account. It provides structured and secure access to your direct mail platform, so your agent can perform actions like managing mailing lists, sending personalized postcards, choosing templates, and handling recipients automatically on your behalf.
- Mailing list management: Effortlessly create, list, or delete mailing lists, and keep your recipient groups organized for targeted campaigns.
- Recipient automation: Quickly add or remove recipients from mailing lists, ensuring your contacts are always up to date and ready for new mailings.
- Personalized mail creation: Enable your agent to select from available handwriting styles or image templates, so every postcard, letter, or notecard feels truly unique.
- Template selection and preview: Browse and choose from message and image templates to customize your direct mail content for any occasion.
- Automated sending workflows: Trigger stored send actions to deliver mailings at the right moment, keeping your outreach timely and efficient.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `THANKS_IO_ADD_RECIPIENT_TO_MAILING_LIST` | Add Recipient to Mailing List | Tool to add a new recipient to a mailing list. Use after confirming recipient and list IDs. |
| `THANKS_IO_CREATE_MAILING_LIST` | Create Mailing List | Tool to create a new mailing list. Use when you need to group contacts under a fresh list before adding recipients. |
| `THANKS_IO_DELETE_MAILING_LIST` | Delete Mailing List | Tool to delete a mailing list. Use when you need to remove an entire mailing list by its ID. Confirm the list ID before calling. Example: "Delete the mailing list with ID 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000". |
| `THANKS_IO_DELETE_RECIPIENT_FROM_MAILING_LIST` | Delete Recipient from Mailing List | Tool to remove a recipient from a mailing list. Use after confirming the recipient's ID. |
| `THANKS_IO_DELETE_SUB_ACCOUNT` | Delete Sub-Account | Tool to delete a specific sub-account by ID. Use when you need to remove an existing sub-account. Confirm the ID before calling. |
| `THANKS_IO_EXECUTE_STORED_SEND` | Execute Stored Send | Tool to execute a previously created stored send. Use after creating a stored send to trigger delivery. The response body is empty; success is indicated by a 200 or 204 status. |
| `THANKS_IO_LIST_HANDWRITING_STYLES` | List Handwriting Styles | Tool to retrieve available handwriting styles. Use when selecting a style for handwritten personalization. |
| `THANKS_IO_LIST_IMAGE_TEMPLATES` | List Image Templates | Tool to retrieve a list of available image templates. Use when you need to browse or select a template for mailings. |
| `THANKS_IO_LIST_MAILING_LISTS` | List Mailing Lists | Tool to list all mailing lists. Use when you need to fetch existing lists before managing recipients. |
| `THANKS_IO_LIST_MESSAGE_TEMPLATES` | List Message Templates | Tool to list available message templates. Use when selecting a template for a mailing. |
| `THANKS_IO_MAILING_LISTS_BUY_RADIUS_SEARCH` | Buy Radius Search Mailing List | Tool to buy or append a radius search mailing list based on address and radius. Use when you need targeted mailing lists around a specified address. |
| `THANKS_IO_ORDER_PREVIEW_LETTER` | Preview letter send | Tool to preview a letter send as PDF. Use when you need to confirm letter content before placing the final order. Returns PDF preview URLs. |
| `THANKS_IO_ORDER_PREVIEW_NOTECARD` | Preview Notecard | Tool to preview a notecard send. Use when you need front and back images before placing an actual notecard order. |
| `THANKS_IO_ORDER_PREVIEW_WINDOWLESS_LETTER` | Preview Windowless Letter | Tool to preview a windowless letter send. Use when you need a PDF preview of the cover-only letter before placing an order. |
| `THANKS_IO_ORDERS_LIST` | List Orders | Tool to list recent orders. Use after placing orders to fetch the latest history, optionally filtering by sub-account or limiting the result count. |
| `THANKS_IO_ORDERS_SEARCH_BY_ADDRESS` | Search Orders by Recipient Street Address | Tool to search orders by recipient street address. Use when you need to find all orders sent to a specific street address. |
| `THANKS_IO_RECIPIENTS_CREATE_MULTI` | Create Multiple Recipients | Tool to create multiple recipients at once in a mailing list. Use when batching recipient additions for efficiency. |
| `THANKS_IO_RECIPIENTS_DELETE_BY_ADDRESS` | Delete Recipient by Address | Tool to delete a recipient by address and postal code. Use when you need to remove a recipient without their ID. |
| `THANKS_IO_RECIPIENTS_GET_DETAILS` | Get Recipient Details | Tool to get details for a specific recipient by ID. Use to verify a recipient’s full address and custom fields. |
| `THANKS_IO_RECIPIENTS_SEARCH_BY_EMAIL` | Search Recipients by Email | Tool to search recipients by email across mailing lists. Use when you need to find all recipients matching an email in specific lists. Example: "Find recipients with email test@test.com in lists [1,2,3]." |
| `THANKS_IO_RECIPIENTS_UPDATE` | Update Recipient | Tool to update existing recipient details by recipient ID. Use when modifying recipient data after confirming the recipient exists. |
| `THANKS_IO_SEND_POSTCARD` | Send Postcard | Tool to send a customized postcard. Use when you need to dispatch a physical postcard with a chosen image and handwritten message. |
| `THANKS_IO_STORED_SEND_NOTECARD` | Stored Send Notecard | Tool to create a stored send for a notecard. Use when you need to schedule mailing of a personalized notecard at a later time after preparing payload. |
| `THANKS_IO_STORED_SEND_POSTCARD` | Stored Send Postcard | Tool to create a stored send for a postcard. Use when you need to prepare and schedule postcard orders for later execution; returns a URL to finalize and send. |
| `THANKS_IO_STORED_SEND_WINDOWLESS_LETTER` | Stored Send Windowless Letter | Tool to create a stored send for a windowless letter. Use when you need to prepare a letter order for later execution. |
| `THANKS_IO_SUB_ACCOUNTS_CREATE` | Create Sub-Account | Tool to create a new sub-account. Use when you need to manage separate profiles with distinct return addresses and settings. |
| `THANKS_IO_SUB_ACCOUNTS_LIST` | List Sub Accounts | Tool to list all available sub-accounts. Use when you need to select a sub-account for operations requiring a sub-account context. |
| `THANKS_IO_SUB_ACCOUNTS_SHOW` | Get Sub Account Details | Tool to retrieve details for a specific sub-account by ID. Use when you need full configuration of a sub-account before performing sub-account scoped operations. |
| `THANKS_IO_SUB_ACCOUNTS_UPDATE` | Update Sub-Account | Tool to update details for a specific sub-account. Use when modifying title or return address details of a sub-account. Confirm sub-account ID before calling. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Thanks io MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent to Thanks io. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Thanks io operations on your behalf through a secure, permission-based interface.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- A Google API key for Gemini models
- A Composio account and API key
- Python 3.9 or later installed
- Basic familiarity with Python

### 1. Getting API Keys for Google and Composio

Google API Key
- Go to [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey) and create an API key.
- Copy the key and keep it safe. You will put this in GOOGLE_API_KEY.
Composio API Key and User ID
- Log in to the [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_docs).
- Go to Settings → API Keys and copy your Composio API key. Use this for COMPOSIO_API_KEY.
- Decide on a stable user identifier to scope sessions, often your email or a user ID. Use this for COMPOSIO_USER_ID.

### 2. Install dependencies

Inside your virtual environment, install the required packages.
What's happening:
- google-adk is Google's Agents Development Kit
- composio connects your agent to Thanks io via MCP
- python-dotenv loads environment variables
```bash
pip install google-adk composio python-dotenv
```

### 3. Set up ADK project

Set up a new Google ADK project.
What's happening:
- This creates an agent folder with a root agent file and .env file
```bash
adk create my_agent
```

### 4. Set environment variables

Save all your credentials in the .env file.
What's happening:
- GOOGLE_API_KEY authenticates with Google's Gemini models
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio
- COMPOSIO_USER_ID identifies the user for session management
```bash
GOOGLE_API_KEY=your-google-api-key
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your-composio-api-key
COMPOSIO_USER_ID=your-user-id-or-email
```

### 5. Import modules and validate environment

What's happening:
- os reads environment variables
- Composio is the main Composio SDK client
- GoogleProvider declares that you are using Google ADK as the agent runtime
- Agent is the Google ADK LLM agent class
- McpToolset lets the ADK agent call MCP tools over HTTP
```python
import os
import warnings

from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from google.adk.agents.llm_agent import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import StreamableHTTPConnectionParams
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_toolset import McpToolset

load_dotenv()

warnings.filterwarnings("ignore", message=".*BaseAuthenticatedTool.*")

GOOGLE_API_KEY = os.getenv("GOOGLE_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_USER_ID = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_USER_ID")

if not GOOGLE_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("GOOGLE_API_KEY is not set in the environment.")
if not COMPOSIO_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set in the environment.")
if not COMPOSIO_USER_ID:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set in the environment.")
```

### 6. Create Composio client and Tool Router session

What's happening:
- Authenticates to Composio with your API key
- Declares Google ADK as the provider
- Spins up a short-lived MCP endpoint for your user and selected toolkit
- Stores the MCP HTTP URL for the ADK MCP integration
```python
composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=COMPOSIO_USER_ID,
    toolkits=["thanks_io"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url,
print(f"Composio MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
```

### 7. Set up the McpToolset and create the Agent

What's happening:
- Connects the ADK agent to the Composio MCP endpoint through McpToolset
- Uses Gemini as the model powering the agent
- Lists exact tool names in instruction to reduce misnamed tool calls
```python
composio_toolset = McpToolset(
    connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
        url=COMPOSIO_MCP_URL,
        headers={"x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY}
    )
)

root_agent = Agent(
    model="gemini-2.5-flash",
    name="composio_agent",
    description="An agent that uses Composio tools to perform actions.",
    instruction=(
        "You are a helpful assistant connected to Composio. "
        "You have the following tools available: "
        "COMPOSIO_SEARCH_TOOLS, COMPOSIO_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL, "
        "COMPOSIO_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS, COMPOSIO_REMOTE_BASH_TOOL, COMPOSIO_REMOTE_WORKBENCH. "
        "Use these tools to help users with Thanks io operations."
    ),
    tools=[composio_toolset],
)

print("\nAgent setup complete. You can now run this agent directly ;)")
```

### 8. Run the agent

Execute the agent from the project root. The web command opens a web portal where you can chat with the agent.
What's happening:
- adk run runs the agent in CLI mode
- adk web . opens a web UI for interactive testing
```bash
# Run in CLI mode
adk run my_agent

# Or run in web UI mode
adk web
```

## Complete Code

```python
import os
import warnings

from composio import Composio
from composio_google import GoogleProvider
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from google.adk.agents.llm_agent import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import StreamableHTTPConnectionParams
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_toolset import McpToolset

load_dotenv()
warnings.filterwarnings("ignore", message=".*BaseAuthenticatedTool.*")

GOOGLE_API_KEY = os.getenv("GOOGLE_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_USER_ID = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_USER_ID")

if not GOOGLE_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("GOOGLE_API_KEY is not set in the environment.")
if not COMPOSIO_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set in the environment.")
if not COMPOSIO_USER_ID:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set in the environment.")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY, provider=GoogleProvider())

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=COMPOSIO_USER_ID,
    toolkits=["thanks_io"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url


composio_toolset = McpToolset(
    connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
        url=COMPOSIO_MCP_URL,
        headers={"x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY}
    )
)

root_agent = Agent(
    model="gemini-2.5-flash",
    name="composio_agent",
    description="An agent that uses Composio tools to perform actions.",
    instruction=(
        "You are a helpful assistant connected to Composio. "
        "You have the following tools available: "
        "COMPOSIO_SEARCH_TOOLS, COMPOSIO_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL, "
        "COMPOSIO_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS, COMPOSIO_REMOTE_BASH_TOOL, COMPOSIO_REMOTE_WORKBENCH. "
        "Use these tools to help users with Thanks io operations."
    ),  
    tools=[composio_toolset],
)

print("\nAgent setup complete. You can now run this agent directly ;)")
```

## Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Thanks io with the Google ADK through Composio's MCP Tool Router. Your agent can now interact with Thanks io using natural language commands.
Key takeaways:
- The Tool Router approach dynamically routes requests to the appropriate Thanks io tools
- Environment variables keep your credentials secure and separate from code
- Clear agent instructions reduce tool calling errors
- The ADK web UI provides an interactive interface for testing and development
You can extend this setup by adding more toolkits to the toolkits array in your session configuration.

## How to build Thanks io MCP Agent with another framework

- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/codex)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/cli)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/thanks_io/framework/crew-ai)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Thanks io MCP?

With a standalone Thanks io MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Thanks io tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Thanks io and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Google ADK?

Yes, you can. Google ADK fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Thanks io tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Thanks io while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Thanks io scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Thanks io data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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