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iaas_delete_vsphere_cloud_account

DestructiveIdempotent

Deletes a vSphere cloud account by ID through the vcf-automation-mcp server so you can remove it from VCF Automation.

Instructions

Delete a vSphere cloud account Delete a vSphere Cloud Account with a given id DELETE /iaas/api/cloud-accounts-vsphere/{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 known. The description adds no behavioral context of its own - nothing about whether the delete is cascading, asynchronous, or blocked by attached resources - it merely restates the tool name and appends the HTTP path.

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 and front-loaded, but the first two sentences are near-verbatim duplicates of each other, wasting space that could carry real guidance. The endpoint line is the only non-redundant addition.

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 mutation with no output schema, the description should say what happens to dependent objects and whether the operation returns before deletion completes. Those gaps leave the agent unable to reason about side effects beyond what the annotations already state.

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` and `apiVersion` fully documented in the schema. The description's phrase 'with a given id' mirrors that documentation without adding format hints or edge cases, so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource (delete a vSphere cloud account) and ties it to the exact REST endpoint, so the agent knows precisely which object type is targeted. It does not explain how this differs from the generic iaas_delete_cloud_account or the other provider-specific delete tools, so sibling differentiation comes from the name rather than the description.

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 tool versus the generic cloud-account delete or the other per-provider deletes, and no preconditions (e.g. whether machines/networks must be unregistered first). The only implied usage comes from the tool name itself.

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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