In 2026, I still do not see them as competitors. Skills help models understand context, rules, and team-specific nuance. MCP helps them actually connect to services in a clean, stable, and scalable way. The more serious the workflow becomes, the clearer that distinction gets.
https://medium.com/ai-ai-oh/why-i-choose-mcp-over-skills-in-2026-045207aadfed
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