get_td_nodes

Read-only: list the DIRECT child nodes of one COMP. Defaults to a compact summary (count + type breakdown + sample paths); pass detail_level:

SERVERAos SOURCE@hybridlabor-api/aos

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/hybridlabor-api-aos/get-td-nodes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_td_nodes does on Aos

AI agents call get_td_nodes to retrieve information from Aos without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_td_nodes is rated Low

This tool performs a query operation that retrieves information about TouchDesigner node structure without altering, executing, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward introspection/enumeration capability with no capability to modify state or trigger external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_td_nodes' with description 'Read-only: list the DIRECT child nodes of one COMP.' explicitly states read-only retrieval with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_td_nodes safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Aos, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_td_nodes, this is the rule to start with:

get_td_nodes Allowed

get_td_nodes is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_td_nodes": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Aos, apply this rule, and every get_td_nodes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_td_nodes

What does the get_td_nodes tool do? +

Read-only: list the DIRECT child nodes of one COMP. Defaults to a compact summary (count + type breakdown + sample paths); pass detail_level:. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aos MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_td_nodes? +

Register the Aos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_td_nodes: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Aos. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_td_nodes? +

get_td_nodes is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_td_nodes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_td_nodes rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_td_nodes completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_td_nodes. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_td_nodes? +

get_td_nodes is provided by the Aos MCP server (@hybridlabor-api/aos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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