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google/adk-python

A Python toolkit for building, evaluating, and deploying AI agents

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21k stars3.9k forksLast push Aug 18, 2026 Python Apache-2.0

Decision brief

adk-python provides tools for developing sophisticated AI agents with a focus on flexibility and control, particularly suited for multi-agent systems.

Good fit when

  • You are working on multi-agent systems where multiple AI agents need to collaborate or interact effectively. adk-python offers specific support for defining and orchestrating multi-agent workflows.
  • You require extensive capabilities in shaping agentic behavior, as adk-python emphasizes a code-first approach which allows fine-tuned customization of agent instructions, tools, and actions.

Avoid when

  • If your project does not involve multi-agent interactions or complex orchestration of multiple agents, other frameworks might offer more streamlined solutions.
  • You prefer using out-of-the-box solutions with less coding complexity. adk-python's code-first approach is best suited for developers looking to deeply customize agent behavior and interactions.
Requirements:
Requires Python 3.10+ for installation.

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Maintenance
Very active (0d since push)
As of Aug 19, 2026
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Not a fork · Organization account
As of Aug 19, 2026
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No lockfile
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Company
Google·GitHub org profile·Jul 11, 2026
Employees
47,756·Wikidata (P1128 employees)·Jul 11, 2026
Commercial model
Pure OSS·GitHub org profile (public repos)·Jul 11, 2026

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pip install adk-python
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google/adk-python provides a code-first approach to developing flexible and controllable AI agents with extensive capabilities in multi-agent systems and agentic behavior.

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README

Quick Start Beginner Note: ADK applications are built using two main classes: (defines an AI's instructions, tools, and behavior) and (orchestrates agents and tasks in a graph based flow). 📄 License This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License — see the LICENSE file for...

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