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vpc_delete_security_group

Delete a security group by specifying its ID and optionally the region. Removes the security group from your IBM Cloud VPC.

Instructions

Delete a security group

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
sg_idYes
regionNo
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description fails to disclose behavioral traits beyond the action. It does not mention side effects (e.g., deletion of rules), prerequisites (e.g., cannot delete default SG), or return values, which is critical for a delete operation.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is a single concise sentence, but it sacrifices necessary detail. It is appropriately short but lacks substantive content.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given no output schema, only 2 parameters, and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It fails to inform about success responses, error conditions, or prerequisites, leaving significant gaps for a delete operation.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain the purpose of the two parameters (sg_id, region). Without this, the agent cannot infer that sg_id is likely the security group ID and region specifies the cloud region.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly specifies the verb 'Delete' and the resource 'security group', but does not distinguish from sibling tools like vpc_create_security_group or vpc_add_sg_rule. The purpose is clear but lacks differentiation.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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, such as when the security group is attached to resources or prerequisites like detaching. The description offers no usage context.

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

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