Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

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

With no annotations, the description lacks behavioral details. It doesn't disclose whether this is a read-only operation, if it requires specific permissions, potential rate limits, or error handling. The phrase 'Get' suggests a safe read, but without annotations, more explicit safety or performance context is needed.

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 that front-loads the core purpose without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized for a tool with a straightforward name, 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 5 parameters with 0% schema coverage, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It only covers one parameter and lacks behavioral, usage, and return value context, making it inadequate for effective tool selection and invocation.

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 only mentions the 'name' parameter. It doesn't explain the purpose of 'skip', 'limit', 'hierarchyRootId', or 'objectIdFilter', leaving four out of five parameters undocumented and their semantics unclear.

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 ('VMware vSphere server objects'), specifying types like data centers, clusters, and VMs. It distinguishes from many sibling tools (e.g., 'GetAllInventoryVmwareHosts') by focusing on retrieval by server name, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with all similar 'Get' tools in the list.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives is provided. The description mentions 'by server name' but doesn't clarify prerequisites, exclusions, or recommend other tools (e.g., 'GetAllInventoryVmwareHosts') for different scenarios, leaving usage context implied.

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