Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but offers minimal behavioral insight. It implies a read-only operation ('Get all') but does not disclose critical traits like pagination handling, rate limits, authentication needs, or whether it returns full or summary data. The description adds little value beyond the basic action.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise with a single sentence that directly states the tool's purpose. It is front-loaded and wastes no words, making it efficient and easy to parse, though this brevity contributes to gaps in other dimensions.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (3 parameters with 0% schema coverage, no annotations, and no output schema), the description is incomplete. It lacks details on parameter usage, behavioral traits, and output format, failing to provide sufficient context for effective agent use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate but fails to do so. It mentions no parameters, leaving 'skip', 'limit', and 'nameFilter' entirely undocumented. The description does not explain what these parameters do or how they affect the output, resulting in inadequate parameter semantics.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Get all Scale-Out Backup Repositories (SOBR)' clearly states the action ('Get all') and resource ('Scale-Out Backup Repositories'), avoiding tautology. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like 'GetAllRepositories' or 'GetScaleOutRepository', leaving the scope ambiguous regarding whether it returns a comprehensive list or basic details.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description lacks context on prerequisites, exclusions, or comparisons to siblings such as 'GetAllRepositories' or 'GetScaleOutRepository', leaving the agent without usage direction.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.