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iaas_delete_vsphere_storage_profile

DestructiveIdempotent

Deletes a vSphere storage profile by its ID to remove unused or obsolete storage configuration from VCF Automation.

Instructions

Delete vSphere storage profile Delete vSphere storage profile with a given id DELETE /iaas/api/storage-profiles-vsphere/{id}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesThe ID of the storage profile. (path)
apiVersionNoThe 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

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, so safety is covered externally. The description contributes nothing beyond that: it does not say what happens to objects referencing the profile, whether deletion fails if the profile is in use, or what auth/scope is required.

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 first two lines are near-verbatim duplicates ('Delete vSphere storage profile' / 'Delete vSphere storage profile with a given id'), which wastes space rather than front-loading new information. The endpoint line is the only distinct content.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a simple delete-by-id with a fully described schema and complete annotations, the description is minimally sufficient. It leaves out the operational consequences of a destructive profile deletion, which an agent would want before calling it.

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% and both parameters (id, apiVersion) are documented in the schema, so the schema carries the burden. The description's 'with a given id' simply echoes the required field and adds no format or sourcing detail (e.g., where to obtain the vSphere storage profile ID).

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 vSphere storage profile with a given id'), which is enough to separate it from the generic iaas_delete_storage_profile and the AWS/Azure/GCP variants. It is clear but never explicitly contrasts itself with those near-identical siblings.

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 choose this over iaas_delete_storage_profile or the other provider-specific delete tools, and no prerequisites or caveats are given. The only usage signal is the implicit 'delete with a given id'.

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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