MCP vs function calling: which one your AI agent actually needs (2026)
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The verdict first: MCP vs function calling is the wrong fight, because MCP runs on top of function calling. Function calling is how a model asks for a tool. MCP is how tools get packaged so that many apps can find and run them. If you're building one agent whose tools are your own product's logic,…
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- 2026-10-21 08:27 · DEV Community — AI
MCP vs function calling: which one your AI agent actually needs (2026)