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Claude Code MCP Deep Dive (9): Where MCP Ends and Skills, Tools, and Plugins Begin

TL;DR: Use a script bundled with a Skill for private, deterministic logic. Use an existing local tool or executable for reusable work that does not need a separate integration. Reach for MCP when the capability belongs to another process or service. Put multiple related components into a plugin whe…

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  1. 2026-11-02 02:01 · DEV Community — AI
    Claude Code MCP Deep Dive (9): Where MCP Ends and Skills, Tools, and Plugins Begin

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