ARTICLEDEV.to AI·5/4/2026
The Hidden Cost of MCP: Why AI Agents Need Code Mode
The content discusses the hidden cost of AI agents carrying entire tool catalogs in context, leading to increased costs, latency, and errors. It proposes "Code Mode" as a solution, enabling agents to discover tools as needed and orchestrate workflows via code, thereby reducing context and optimizing costs in production.
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