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Why MCP Servers Beat Plugins for Resilient AI Agent Workflows
A developer details how running MCP servers as independent systemd processes instead of in-process plugins prevents data loss on crashes. Their stack of six narrow MCP servers uses ~8,000-10,000 tokens total, less than a single monolithic server. A CLI bridge handles raw commands with a token-reducing RTK filter and audit logging.
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The piece offers a practical architecture pattern for AI agents, but the approach's generalizability beyond this specific stack remains unproven.
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