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Guides
Plain-language guides on Skills, MCP, and AI tools — concepts, differences, and safe installation.
2026-06-22
How to Choose and Install MCP Tools Safely: A Permission & Risk Checklist
MCP tools can run code, access data, and reach the network — powerful but risky. This checklist helps you read permissions, manage keys, and judge sources before installing, to minimize risk.
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Skill or MCP? The Differences and How to Choose
Skills and MCP tools are the two most commonly confused concepts in AI augmentation. This guide uses a comparison table and a decision checklist to clarify their differences and how to choose.
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What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A Complete Guide for Non-Technical Users
A plain-language explanation of what MCP is, why it exists, how it lets AI connect to external tools and data, and what installing an MCP tool actually feels like.
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