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 of behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'Suppress,' implying a mutation or state change, but does not detail permissions required, whether the suppression is permanent or temporary, side effects, or response format. This leaves significant gaps for a tool that likely alters system state.

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, clear sentence with no wasted words, making it highly concise and front-loaded. It efficiently conveys the core purpose without unnecessary elaboration.

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 (mutating compliance alerts), lack of annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is insufficient. It does not address behavioral aspects, parameter meanings, or usage context, leaving the agent with inadequate information to invoke the tool correctly.

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 schema description coverage is 0%, and the description provides no information about the parameters. It does not explain what 'id' refers to (e.g., alert identifier) or what 'body' might contain (e.g., suppression reason or metadata), failing to compensate for the lack of schema documentation.

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 ('Suppress') and the target resource ('a specific Security & Compliance Analyzer best practice alert'), providing a specific verb+resource combination. However, it does not distinguish this tool from any sibling tools, as none of the listed siblings appear to handle suppression of compliance alerts directly, but the description lacks explicit differentiation.

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, prerequisites, or exclusions. It simply states what the tool does without context, such as when suppression is appropriate or what might happen after suppression.

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