Claude Skills Deep Dive: Progressive Loading and the MCP Alternative
Skills load 100 tokens of metadata upfront, then instructions on-demand. Here's when to use Skills vs MCP, with working POC code.
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AI Document Skills: Automated File Generation That Actually Ships
Skills generate Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files in minutes. Complete POC code, real token numbers, and honest failure modes for production.