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iaas_delete_gcp_cloud_account

DestructiveIdempotent

Deletes a GCP cloud account by ID, removing it from VCF Automation IaaS to retire or clean up unused cloud accounts.

Instructions

Delete an GCP cloud account Delete an GCP cloud account with a given id DELETE /iaas/api/cloud-accounts-gcp/{id}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesThe ID of the Cloud Account (path)
apiVersionYesThe version of the API in yyyy-MM-dd format (UTC). For versioning information refer to /iaas/api/about

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered by structured data. The description adds nothing behavioral: it does not say whether the call is synchronous or returns a request tracker, what happens to associated resources/machines, or what permissions are required — it merely restates the name and pastes the endpoint.

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?

Short, but the core statement is duplicated verbatim ('Delete an GCP cloud account' appears twice) and the third line is just the HTTP route. Two of three lines are redundant, so it is concise in length but not in information density.

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?

For a destructive, open-world delete with no output schema, the description should at least state whether the operation is asynchronous and what a caller observes after success. Sibling tools such as iaas_update_cloud_account_async show async patterns exist in this family, and nothing here tells the agent which pattern applies.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, with both 'id' (path) and 'apiVersion' fully documented, so the baseline is 3. The phrase 'with a given id' confirms the id is the path identifier, but no format or example is added beyond the schema.

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?

Specific verb+resource: 'Delete an GCP cloud account' with the REST endpoint, which distinguishes it from iaas_delete_aws_cloud_account and iaas_delete_azure_cloud_account by provider. However, it never mentions the generic iaas_delete_cloud_account sibling, so the differentiation relies entirely on the provider token in the name.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this versus iaas_delete_cloud_account, no prerequisites (e.g. account must be unregistered / no dependent machines), and no warning about what to expect after deletion. The agent must infer the entire usage context from the name and the destructiveHint annotation.

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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