Why Tools-for-Agents Beat Custom Agent Products
pzakin · x · 2026-08-26
The author prefers tools-for-agents over custom agent products because: 1) A centralized chat interface reduces context switching; 2) Token-based pricing incentivizes solving hard problems, unlike seat-based pricing; 3) A primary agent can access existing MCPs/skills without re-establishing connectivity. A quoted analogy compares standalone agents to needing a separate browser for every website.
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