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MCP vs function calling: which one your AI agent actually needs (2026)

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MCP vs function calling, as of October 2026: they aren't rivals. Function calling is how the model asks for a tool; MCP is how tools get shipped between apps. My verdict, a comparison table, the latest spec changes, and the production code that decid
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