MCP vs Skills - what is the best route to use to extend a model capabilities? | Counsel

Executive Summary

The decision on whether to use Skills or MCP to extend model capabilities remains unresolved due to competing priorities between flexibility and control. A hedging approach is recommended, leveraging Skills for adaptable tasks and MCP for scenarios requiring strict control.

Strategic Decisionhedge

55%Mean Confidence

Use Skills for tasks requiring adaptability and MCP for tasks needing strict control.

Alternatives Considered

Prioritize Skills across the boardPrioritize MCP across the board

The Decisive Crux

Current evidence supports Skills for flexibility but lacks control validation.

Cheapest Test

Conduct controlled environment tests to evaluate both Skills and MCP.

Sensitivity: If belief in Skills' flexibility increases, the decision leans towards Skills.

Test Cost: low

The Dissent

"Skills may not provide the predictability needed for mission-critical tasks, favoring MCP."

Action Plan

01Initiate pilot projects to test Skills and MCP.

02Develop metrics to evaluate flexibility versus control in real-time operations.

Rigorous Synthesis (RDU Protocol)

Consensus (1)

Skills offer greater flexibility and adaptability for extending model capabilities.

medium confidence

advocateoperator

Areas of Dissent (1)

Operational control vs. flexibility

advocate

Skills provide necessary flexibility.

skeptic

MCP ensures better predictability and control.

Crux Analysis (1)

CRX_001unknownMedium to verify

Impact:

Critical

If true: Skills should be prioritized for their flexibility.

If false: MCP should be used for its predictability.

Current evidence: Skills offer adaptability but may lack control.

Recommended Experiments (1)

Run pilot projects comparing Skills and MCP in varied environments.

Resolves: CRX_001

medium3-6 months

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