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provider_delete_service_account

DestructiveIdempotent

Deletes a service account by its ID URN through the VCF Automation REST API, removing the specified account from the environment.

Instructions

Deletes a service account DELETE /cloudapi/1.0.0/serviceAccounts/{id}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesService account ID URN (path)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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 structurally. The description adds only the endpoint path; it says nothing about what happens to credentials, tokens, or resources owned by the account, and does not state that the deletion is permanent.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Two short lines, front-loaded with the verb+resource and followed by the endpoint. No filler, though the endpoint line adds little for an agent that already has the tool name.

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 one-parameter destructive operation with full annotation coverage, the essentials are present. What is missing is the consequence of deletion (irreversible loss of the account and its associated credentials) and the delete-vs-revoke distinction, both of which matter for a destructive tool.

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 the single 'id' parameter is documented as a service account ID URN (path). The description adds no format or lookup guidance beyond that, 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 ('Deletes a service account') plus the underlying REST endpoint, which is unambiguous. It does not, however, distinguish itself from the closely related provider_revoke_service_account sibling, which an agent could easily confuse with deletion.

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 on when to delete versus revoke (provider_revoke_service_account) or update, no prerequisites, and no warnings about irreversibility. The agent must infer all selection logic from the name alone.

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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