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Instructions & Tools

How prompts, rules, skills, and MCP servers give an agent direction and capabilities.

What is a prompt?

A prompt tells the AI what you want it to do and can include goals, context, and constraints.

What is the purpose of a project rules file?

Files such as AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md tell agents how the project works and which rules to follow.

What is an AI coding skill?

A skill packages repeatable instructions so an agent can follow the same workflow when needed.

What can an MCP server provide to an AI client?

MCP connects AI clients to tools and data sources through a standard interface.

Which prompt is more useful for a coding agent?

A specific prompt gives the agent a clear target, scope, and verification step.

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