Skills vs Agents
Decision Table
| Concept | Role |
|---|---|
| Skill | Reusable task capability |
| Agent | System that plans and executes work |
| Tool | External capability or API |
| Rule | Persistent instruction or convention |
Gotchas
Do not make every reusable instruction into a separate agent. Start with skills when the workflow is narrow.
FAQ
Are skills the same as agents?
No. Skills are reusable capabilities; agents are systems that use capabilities to complete work.
Can an agent use multiple skills?
Yes. A strong agent workflow can combine several narrow skills.