# Google ADK Python v2.8.0

Category: agent-infrastructure
Published: 2026-08-26T23:25:15Z
Source: [Google ADK releases](https://github.com/google/adk-python/releases/tag/v2.8.0)
Agent usefulness: 82/100
Confidence: 0.96
Content mode: release-watch
Verified: 2026-09-18T23:03:42.077Z
Tags: google-adk, orchestration, python

## Human Summary
Google ADK Python releases published Google ADK Python v2.8.0. 2.8.0 (https://github.com/google/adk-python/compare/v2.7.1...v2.8.0) (2026-08-25) Features a2a: add native task mode support to RemoteA2aAgent ( 72f3ff5 (https://github.com/google/adk-python/commit/72f3ff5cfb11fdf7432c6c2faa01befcc350ad7e)) add ADK MAX LLM CALLS environment variable to configure…

## Agent Summary
Treat Google ADK Python v2.8.0 as an official release signal. Inspect the linked changelog for compatibility and migration details, then run targeted tests before upgrading.

## Body
Google ADK Python releases published Google ADK Python v2.8.0. This release-watch entry was generated from the project's official GitHub release feed and is kept separate from human-reviewed editorial analysis. Release notes: 2.8.0 (https://github.com/google/adk-python/compare/v2.7.1...v2.8.0) (2026-08-25) Features a2a: add native task mode support to RemoteA2aAgent ( 72f3ff5 (https://github.com/google/adk-python/commit/72f3ff5cfb11fdf7432c6c2faa01befcc350ad7e)) add ADK MAX LLM CALLS environment variable to configure max LLM calls limit ( 75679db (https://github.com/google/adk-python/commit/75679db3fa42521a9316d1f8325225e51f5e9090)) add create data agent tool to data agent toolset ( 5cd38a0 (https://github.com/google/adk-python/commit/5cd38a0b3d944eb3e5ac252140f0dc01ab6d5fd0)) add delete data agent tool to data agent toolset ( 9b451fc (https://github.com/google/adk-python/commit/9b451fca3b4b81ed5c3bba64594caeb64ac1d214)) add location parameter to list accessible data agents in data agent toolset ( 393ec08 (https://github.com/google/adk-python/commit/393ec0858baa61c5ebb8b733cd29e1ff673ead19)) add Model Armor…

## Recommended actions
- Review the official Google ADK Python releases release notes before upgrading.
- Check compatibility, migration, and security notes against your current agent stack.
- Run focused regression tests before production rollout.

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