Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states 'Get' which implies a read operation, but doesn't disclose behavioral traits like authentication requirements, error handling (e.g., what happens if the ID is invalid), rate limits, or response format. This leaves significant gaps for a tool with no annotation coverage.

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 a single, efficient sentence with no wasted words. It front-loads the key information ('Get a specific SOBR by ID'), making it easy to parse quickly.

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 no annotations, 0% schema coverage, no output schema, and a single parameter, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on SOBR meaning, ID sourcing, error conditions, and return values, which are essential for proper tool invocation in this context.

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. It mentions the parameter 'ID' and implies it's used to identify a specific SOBR, adding some meaning beyond the bare schema. However, it doesn't explain what a SOBR is (Scale-Out Backup Repository), the ID format, or where to obtain it, leaving the parameter partially documented.

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 clearly states the action ('Get') and resource ('a specific SOBR by ID'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'GetAllScaleOutRepositories' or 'GetRepository', which would require mentioning it retrieves a single entity by identifier rather than listing all.

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 doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing a valid SOBR ID), exclusions, or comparisons to sibling tools like 'GetAllScaleOutRepositories' for bulk retrieval or 'GetRepository' for different repository types.

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