Stay up to date with the latest Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) updates, new features, and improvements. Here's what changed in 2026.
Open Source Release
ADK released as open
source under Apache
0 license on GitHub.
Python SDK GA
python reached general availability with stable APIs.
Agent Orchestration
in support for coordinated multi
agent systems.
Evaluation Framework
Systematic tools for testing and measuring agent quality.
Vertex AI Integration
Deploy agents as managed services on Google Cloud.
Agnostic Support
Added compatibility with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other LLM providers.
Released Java SDK alongside the primary Python SDK.
5 Optimization
Enhanced integration with latest Gemini model capabilities.
Safety and Grounding
in controls for agent safety, grounding in facts, and responsible AI.
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Changelog last updated March 2026