CLI vs MCP: How AI Agents Choose the Right Tool for the Job

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Learn more about MCP here → https://ibm.biz/~92j1qki7Y Both CLI and MCP are ways for AI agents to interact with the world. Martin Keen explains how agents use CLI commands or MCP tools for tasks across real developer workflows. Learn how context windows, schemas, and practical examples shape smarter AI development. 🚀 AI news moves fast. Sign up for a monthly newsletter for AI updates from IBM → https://ibm.biz/~o4HUHwcNB #aiagents #mcp #aidevelopment

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