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liara_delete_snapshot

Remove a specific virtual machine snapshot from the Liara cloud platform to free storage space and manage infrastructure resources.

Instructions

Delete a VM snapshot

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
vmIdYesThe VM ID
snapshotIdYesThe snapshot ID to delete

Implementation Reference

  • Handler function that executes the deletion of a Liara VM snapshot. This is the core logic for the 'liara_delete_snapshot' MCP tool, taking VM ID and snapshot ID as parameters and calling the IaaS API to delete the snapshot.
    export async function deleteSnapshot(
        client: LiaraClient,
        vmId: string,
        snapshotId: string
    ): Promise<void> {
        validateRequired(vmId, 'VM ID');
        validateRequired(snapshotId, 'Snapshot ID');
        const iaasClient = createIaaSClient(client);
        await iaasClient.delete(`/vm/${vmId}/snapshots/${snapshotId}`);
    }
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but only states the action without behavioral details. It doesn't disclose that this is destructive, irreversible, permission-dependent, or has any side effects. For a deletion tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant transparency gap.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single, focused sentence with zero wasted words. It's front-loaded with the essential action and resource, making it highly efficient and immediately scannable.

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 operation with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't cover behavioral aspects like irreversibility, permissions needed, or what happens after deletion. The context demands more disclosure than provided.

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 the schema fully documents both parameters (vmId and snapshotId). The description adds no additional parameter context beyond what's in the schema, meeting the baseline expectation when schema does the heavy lifting.

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?

The description clearly states the action ('Delete') and resource ('a VM snapshot'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'liara_delete_vm' or 'liara_delete_backup', but the resource specificity is adequate for basic understanding.

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 is provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'liara_restore_snapshot' or 'liara_delete_vm'. The description doesn't mention prerequisites, consequences, or appropriate contexts for deletion, leaving the agent without usage direction.

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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