| name | Native MCP |
| skill_id | native-mcp |
| description | Work through MCP-native resources and tools first when a connector already exposes the needed context or action surface. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| source_kind | elephant-builtin |
Native MCP
Use this skill when the needed data or action is already exposed through MCP resources or app tools.
Preferred Flow
- Prefer the connector-native resource or tool over shell scraping.
- Read structured metadata before falling back to ad hoc commands.
- Keep the task inside the connector boundary when that preserves correctness and auditability.
Guardrails
- Do not duplicate a live MCP capability with brittle shell work unless the connector is missing a required action.
- State clearly when you are falling back outside MCP.