Claude skills vs. plugins vs. MCP connectors: A simple guide

By ttaylor@hubspot.com (Tristen Taylor) · HubSpot Marketing Blog · 10/14/2026

If you’ve opened Claude’s Customize settings and weren’t sure whether a task called for a Skill, a connector, or a Plugin, you’re not alone.

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