This article argues that Anthropic's Claude models have three distinct functional layers: Skills, MCP, and Plugins. It contends that these are often confused, leading to inefficient usage and significantly higher token costs. The author suggests that users should default to the most cost-effective layer, implying it's not an afterthought. AI
IMPACT Clarifies usage of existing AI model features, potentially improving operator efficiency.
RANK_REASON The article provides an opinionated analysis of existing product features rather than announcing a new release or significant event.
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