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iaas_get_nsx_t_cloud_account

Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve an NSX Manager cloud account by its ID to inspect configuration details and verify account settings in VCF Automation.

Instructions

Get an NSX Manager cloud account Get an NSX Manager cloud account with a given id GET /iaas/api/cloud-accounts-nsx-t/{id}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesThe ID of the Cloud Account (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

B3.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is fully covered. The description adds only the REST path and adds nothing about not-found behavior or return content, so a baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

Front-loaded and short, but the first two lines restate the same thing ('Get an NSX Manager cloud account' appears twice), which is redundant rather than value-adding.

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 single-resource GET with complete parameter docs and full read-only annotations, this is roughly adequate. It lacks any note on missing-id behavior or expected response, and there is no output schema to compensate.

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 description coverage is 100%, so both id and apiVersion are fully documented in the schema. The description adds no format details or examples beyond the schema, which is the expected baseline.

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 (Get) and resource (NSX Manager cloud account) scoped to a given id. The singular form distinguishes it from the plural sibling iaas_get_nsx_t_cloud_accounts, though it never names that sibling explicitly.

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?

The phrase 'with a given id' implies this is a fetch-by-identifier, but there is no explicit when-to-use guidance, no mention of when to use the list variant, and no prerequisites stated.

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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