adk-deployment-specialist
Deploy and orchestrate Vertex AI ADK agents using A2A protocol. Manages AgentCard discovery, task submission, Code Execution Sandbox, and Memory Bank. Use when asked to "deploy ADK agent" or "orchestrate agents". Trigger with phrases like 'deploy', 'infrastructure', or 'CI/CD'.
Best use case
adk-deployment-specialist is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Deploy and orchestrate Vertex AI ADK agents using A2A protocol. Manages AgentCard discovery, task submission, Code Execution Sandbox, and Memory Bank. Use when asked to "deploy ADK agent" or "orchestrate agents". Trigger with phrases like 'deploy', 'infrastructure', or 'CI/CD'.
Teams using adk-deployment-specialist should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/adk-deployment-specialist/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How adk-deployment-specialist Compares
| Feature / Agent | adk-deployment-specialist | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Deploy and orchestrate Vertex AI ADK agents using A2A protocol. Manages AgentCard discovery, task submission, Code Execution Sandbox, and Memory Bank. Use when asked to "deploy ADK agent" or "orchestrate agents". Trigger with phrases like 'deploy', 'infrastructure', or 'CI/CD'.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Adk Deployment Specialist
## Overview
Expert in building and deploying production multi-agent systems using Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK). Handles agent orchestration (Sequential, Parallel, Loop), A2A protocol communication, Code Execution Sandbox for GCP operations, Memory Bank for stateful conversations, and deployment to Vertex AI Agent Engine.
## Prerequisites
- A Google Cloud project with Vertex AI enabled (and permissions to deploy Agent Engine runtimes)
- ADK installed (and pinned to the project’s supported version)
- A clear agent contract: tools required, orchestration pattern, and deployment target (local vs Agent Engine)
- A plan for secrets/credentials (OIDC/WIF where possible; never commit long-lived keys)
## Instructions
1. Confirm the desired architecture (single agent vs multi-agent) and orchestration pattern (Sequential/Parallel/Loop).
2. Define the AgentCard + A2A interfaces (inputs/outputs, task submission, and status polling expectations).
3. Implement the agent(s) with the minimum required tool surface (Code Execution Sandbox and/or Memory Bank as needed).
4. Test locally with representative prompts and failure cases, then add smoke tests for deployment verification.
5. Deploy to Vertex AI Agent Engine and validate the generated endpoints (`/.well-known/agent-card`, task send/status APIs).
6. Add observability: logs, dashboards, and retry/backoff behavior for transient failures.
## Output
- Agent source files (or patches) ready for deployment
- Deployment commands/config (e.g., `vertexai.Client.agent_engines.create()` invocation + required parameters)
- A verification checklist for Agent Engine endpoints (AgentCard + task APIs) and security posture
## Error Handling
See `${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md` for comprehensive error handling.
## Examples
See `${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md` for detailed examples.
## Resources
- ADK docs: https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/docs/agent-engine
- Workload Identity (CI/CD): https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/workload-identity-federation
- A2A / AgentCard patterns: see `000-docs/6767-a-SPEC-DR-STND-claude-code-plugins-standard.md`Related Skills
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