When to Use MCPs vs Skills for Agents

A practical comparison of Skills and MCPs for modern agent workflows, with implications for OpenClaw-style systems and CrowdListen product design.

March 4, 2026 โ€ข ๐Ÿ“– 8 min read โ€ข Terry Chen

Building Has Become Easier โ€” How Do We Fix Distribution?

Notes from working with vibe-coded builders: shipping is fast, distribution is hard, and founder-led workflows are becoming the operating layer between product capability, PRD clarity, and adoption.

December 17, 2025 โ€ข ๐Ÿ“– 3 min read โ€ข Terry Chen

From Indexing to Understanding

Discovery is moving from static data retrieval toward systems that understand why a user is searching, not just what they type. The next generation of search experiences must merge precise recall with adaptive reasoning.

October 26, 2025 โ€ข ๐Ÿ“– 5 min read โ€ข Terry Chen