High-Quality Connectors Halve Agent Steps: MCP Public Servers vs Tested APIs
shensi · x · 2026-08-07
Using high-quality, continuously maintained API connectors can significantly boost AI agent efficiency. In tests with the same model and task, an agent running on Merge's connectors finished in 5 turns, compared to 10 turns required by public MCP servers.
This demonstrates that stable, regression-tested underlying connectors can halve the agent's workload, making them a critical bottleneck in building efficient agent workflows today.
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