What is ADK for Java 1.0.0?

Google's open-source kit for building AI agents in Java. Tools like Maps, URL fetch, code exec. Hits stable 1.0 with plugins, App class.

How do I start with ADK for Java?

Grab from GitHub. Add to Maven/Gradle. LlmAgent.builder() with Gemini model, tools. Run .execute(prompt).

Close, but Python leads on tool breadth. Java catches up fast — types win for enterprise.

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Google's ADK for Java finally hits 1.0. Hooray? Or just more ecosystem glue?

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

ADK for Java 1.0 brings killer tools like GoogleMaps and UrlContext for grounded agents. 𝕏
Plugins and App class enable global control, slashing callback hell. 𝕏
Skeptical note: Heavy Google ecosystem tilt risks lock-in. 𝕏

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Originally reported by Google Developers Blog