I thought LLM tool calling would kill glue code and then my lights still wouldn’t turn on

📰 Dev.to · Lars Winstand

LLM tool calling and MCP solve interoperability issues but don't eliminate glue code, and teams still face challenges with auth and proxies

intermediate Published 14 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify areas where LLM tool calling can simplify workflows
  2. Assess auth and proxy requirements for tool integration
  3. Implement MCP to standardize tool communication
  4. Develop strategies to manage remaining glue code
  5. Test and refine tool integrations to ensure seamless functionality
Who Needs to Know This

DevOps and software engineering teams can benefit from understanding the limitations of LLM tool calling and MCP in reducing glue code, and how to address remaining challenges

Key Insight

💡 LLM tool calling and MCP can reduce but not eliminate glue code, and teams must still address auth and proxy challenges

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