gmays1d ago

I still prefer MCP over skills

https://david.coffee/i-still-prefer-mcp-over-skills/

I Still Prefer MCP Over Skills

Why I believe the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a better architectural pattern than the emerging “Skills” trend for LLM tool integration.

David Mohl
Show threadplandis1d ago

I could not agree any less with the author. I don’t want APIs, I want agents to use the same CLI tooling I already use that is locally available. If my agents are using CLI tooling anyways there is no need to add an extra layer via MCP.

I don’t want remote MCP calls, I don’t even want remote models but that’s cost prohibitive.

If I need to call an API, a skill with existing CLI tooling is more than capable.

Show threadwoeirua1d ago
Ok, but there are still many environments where an LLM will not have access to a CLI. In those situations, skills calling CLI tools to hook into APIs are DOA.
Show threadegeozcan1d ago
What are the advantages of using an environment that doesn't have access to a CLI, only having to run/maintain your own server, or pay someone else to maintain that server, so AI has access to tools? Can't you just use AI in the said server?
Show threadDrJokepu
The advantage is that I can have it in my pocket.
Apr 10 at 3:49amWeb
Show threadAperocky1d ago
gateway agent is a thing for many months now (and I don't mean openclaw, that's grown into a disaster security wise). There are good, minimal gateway agents today that can fit in your pocket.