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Gained a new insight.

Google AI engineer Tilde A. Thurium explains the evolution of AI tools, contrasting the 'cookbook' metaphor for MCP (Model Context Protocol) with the newer concept of 'skills' in AI agents. The post highlights how these approaches differ in enabling AI to perform tasks and interact with external systems.

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Skills vs MCP: How AI tools have evolved The cookbook metaphor for MCP versus skills Tilde A. Thurium Tilde A. Thurium Tilde A. Thurium Follow for Google AI Jul 30 Skills vs MCP: How AI tools have evolved

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