Claude Code Skills vs MCP vs Sub Agents: What Works for Solo Devs?

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Ever feel like every new Claude Code update promises you the “perfect” solo dev workflow, but it just adds more choices — and more confusion? In this episode, I go deep on what actually works for indie iOS devs: Claude Code Skills vs Model Context Protocol (MCP) vs Sub Agents. Which approach is worth your time, what falls flat, and why I ended up building my own fine-tuned OSS model to keep my workflow sharp.

I’ll break down the real pros and cons of each option, how they fit (or fight) with solo workflows, and what finally made my day-to-day feel less chaotic and more “me.” If you want practical, honest insight — not just hype — you’re in the right spot.

And yeah, if you want to see all the systems and resources I wish I’d had when I started, check out crafterslab.dev. There’s a Discord to help you stay accountable, Notion teamspaces for live workflows (like the Playbook, Swift Brain, and Ops Lab), plus a bunch of resources and blueprints dropping soon. It’s basically my evolving OS for solo devs who treat AI like a real teammate.
So… if you’re ready to build, experiment, and finally find what fits your solo groove, jump in.
Let’s make solo dev feel less alone. Catch you at crafterslab.dev.


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