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MCP vs Skill Decision Tool
Answer 6 quick questions about your use case and get a clear recommendation.
Quick Reference: MCP vs Skill
| Feature | MCP Server | Claude Skill |
|---|---|---|
| Runs code / scripts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calls external APIs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reads/writes files | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works with any MCP client | ✓ | ✗ |
| Persistent state/memory | ✓ | ✗ |
| Zero infrastructure needed | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ships in minutes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Guides Claude's behavior | Partial | ✓ |
| Just a Markdown file | ✗ | ✓ |
| Requires server runtime | ✓ | ✗ |