Prefer a plain CLI like gh when one exists.
It costs no context. Use MCP when you need structured tools or OAuth.
MCP
The habits that make the difference. Tick the ones you already keep and see what is left.
0 / 2 you keep
Prefer a plain CLI like
Keep secrets in environment variables and reference them with ${VAR} in .mcp.json.
The file can be committed without leaking anything.