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MCP vs Skill Decision Tool

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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 behaviorPartial
Just a Markdown file
Requires server runtime