A recent analysis from the Chinese tech community argues that the AI Agent market has entered a new phase where model capabilities are becoming commoditized. The real differentiator is no longer the underlying large language model but the ecosystem of skills and integrations that an Agent platform can offer. This mirrors trends seen globally, where companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are also focusing on tool use and plugin ecosystems. For overseas developers and technical founders, this insight suggests that investing in building a rich skill library and seamless integration with existing tools may yield higher returns than chasing the latest model benchmark. The post highlights that the next wave of AI startups will be defined by their ability to create sticky, valuable skill ecosystems rather than just model performance.
AI Agent competition is shifting from model capabilities to skill ecosystems, a key insight for builders.