What is a company AI Skill?
A no-hype explanation of what it contains, when it helps and how it differs from prompts, agents, connectors and MCP.
A company AI Skill is a reusable capability that codifies how an organisation wants a task to be performed. It can include instructions, rules, examples, documentation, checks, output formats and decision criteria.
Skill vs prompt
A prompt is usually a one-off instruction. A Skill is designed to be reused, tested, updated and distributed with a clear operating boundary.
Skill vs agent
A Skill describes a capability. An agent can orchestrate several steps and tools towards an objective.
Skill vs connector
The Skill contains how to work. The connector provides authorised access to an external source or action.
Skill vs MCP
MCP is infrastructure for connecting models and tools. It does not replace the company method encoded in the Skill.
| Component | Question | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Skill | How should this work be done? | Qualify a lead using our ICP |
| Connector | Where are the data/actions? | CRM, Drive, email |
| MCP | How do we connect an uncovered system? | Internal ERP/API |
| Agent | How do we coordinate multiple steps? | Run a multi-step process |
Good Skill candidates
Repetitive tasks with recognisable inputs, relatively stable rules and verifiable outputs: lead qualification, document checking, reporting, offer pre-checks, standardised communications and guided onboarding.
Why start at €499?
To prove a measurable before/after on one narrow task before expanding the programme.