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 the full burden. It implies a read-only operation ('Get') but doesn't disclose behavioral traits such as error handling (e.g., what happens if the ID is invalid), authentication requirements, rate limits, or response format. For a tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap.

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 core action and resource, 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 the tool's simplicity (1 parameter, no output schema, no annotations), the description is minimal but adequate for basic understanding. However, it lacks completeness for effective use—missing details on error cases, response structure, and differentiation from siblings, which are crucial in a server with many similar tools.

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?

The description mentions the parameter ('by ID'), which aligns with the single 'id' parameter in the schema. However, schema description coverage is 0%, so the description doesn't add details like ID format or constraints. It compensates minimally by indicating the parameter's purpose, but doesn't fully address the coverage gap.

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 verb ('Get') and resource ('a specific task session by ID'), making the purpose unambiguous. It doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'GetAllTaskSessions' or 'GetSessionTaskSessionsWithFiltering', but the specificity of retrieving a single session by ID is adequately conveyed.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With siblings like 'GetAllTaskSessions' and 'GetSessionTaskSessionsWithFiltering' available, it doesn't specify scenarios where retrieving a single session by ID is preferred over listing or filtering multiple sessions.

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