Extensions¶
Ways to extend an AI coding assistant beyond its base capabilities — skills, MCP servers, plugins.
In this section¶
- Skills —
SKILL.mdfiles that teach focused capabilities. - MCP — Model Context Protocol servers that expose tools and data.
- Plugins — bundles of skills, MCP servers, hooks, slash commands.
Quick comparison¶
| Type | What it adds | Lifecycle |
|---|---|---|
| Skill | Procedural knowledge / how-to | Loaded on demand |
| MCP server | Tools + resources from external systems | Persistent connection |
| Plugin | Bundle of the above + commands/hooks | Installed package |