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Learning Field Guides

Learn just enough to choose the right tools.

Learn supports the directory. It explains MCP, Skills, Workflows, agents, and trust checks without turning the product into a heavy course.

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Start with the smallest useful map.

One page should give enough context to make the tool directory feel easier, not slower.

agent · 6 min

What is an AI Agent?

A simple definition for people choosing real tools, not reading hype.

An Agent combines model reasoning with tools, context, and a work surface.The useful question is what job it can complete reliably.Agents become practical when paired with Skills, MCP, and workflows.
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Browse by learning path.

Short cards, clear context, direct links back into tools and agent pages.

Start here

Learn the vocabulary before collecting tools.

7 pages
agent · beginner

What is an AI Agent?

A simple definition for people choosing real tools, not reading hype.

6 min
agent · beginner

Agent Tool Ecosystem Digest (2026-05-25)

Published tools, stars distribution, license breakdown, and recent activity — data from agentk.it

5 min
skill · beginner

What is an Agent Skill?

How reusable skills package instructions, workflows, and operating knowledge.

10 min
agent · beginner

How to Choose an Agent

Pick the right work surface before you compare tools.

8 min
skill · beginner

SKILL.md Format Specification — How to Create an Agent Skill

Based on the public format from anthropics/skills (136K★) and 51 Skill repos indexed in agentk.it

5 min
glossary · beginner

Skill vs MCP vs Workflow

Three extension types that solve different problems.

11 min
mcp · beginner

What is MCP?

A practical explanation of Model Context Protocol for agent users.

10 min
Choose by goal

Start from the job you want an agent to do.

3 pages
mcp · intermediate

MCP Server Selection Guide

Distribution, quality metrics, and functional domains across 63 indexed MCP tools — data-driven selection

5 min
skill · intermediate

How to Judge an Agent Skill

What makes a Skill useful, portable, and safe enough to recommend.

8 min
mcp · beginner

How to Choose MCP Tools

A practical checklist for selecting MCP servers without getting buried in demos.

12 min
Agent deep dives

Understand a specific agent ecosystem before installing extensions.

4 pages
agent · intermediate

Agent Feature Matrix (May 2026)

Capabilities, interfaces, and ecosystem comparison across 9 AI agents — data from agentk.it

6 min
agent · beginner

China-origin Agents: Qwen, Kimi, Trae, CodeGeeX

How to think about Chinese AI coding and agent ecosystems without mixing them together.

9 min
agent · beginner

Codex vs Claude Code vs Cursor

How to compare the three common coding-agent surfaces.

9 min
agent · intermediate

OpenClaw and Skill-based Agent Ecosystems

Why skill/plugin ecosystems need stronger trust and compatibility mapping.

8 min
Trust & selection

Judge source quality, safety, freshness, and official links.

2 pages
mcp · intermediate

How We Evaluate MCP Tools

The trust checklist behind MCP recommendations on agentk.it.

7 min
workflow · beginner

Official Docs vs Generated Install Commands

Why agentk.it links setup instructions instead of copying fragile commands.

6 min