apply_recipe

Instantiate a built-in recipe by id (from list_recipes) inside a COMP — a tested, ready-made network you can build in one call, then tweak. Creates a new baseCOMP under

SERVERtdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server SOURCE@dpantani/tdmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What apply_recipe does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use apply_recipe to create or update resources in tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server environment.

RISK

Why apply_recipe is rated Medium

The tool creates new data structures (baseCOMP components) within a project, which is a reversible modification. While it instantiates from templates, it modifies the project state by adding visual system components. This is Write-category (creates/modifies data reversibly) rather than Read (it has side effects beyond querying).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Instantiate a built-in recipe' and 'Creates a new baseCOMP', indicating creation of a new component/network object within a TouchDesigner project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs apply_recipe safely

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

apply_recipe Rate-limited

apply_recipe stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "apply_recipe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_recipe_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server, apply this rule, and every apply_recipe call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about apply_recipe

What does the apply_recipe tool do? +

Instantiate a built-in recipe by id (from list_recipes) inside a COMP — a tested, ready-made network you can build in one call, then tweak. Creates a new baseCOMP under. It is categorised as a Write tool in the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on apply_recipe? +

Register the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apply_recipe: 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 tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is apply_recipe? +

apply_recipe is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit apply_recipe? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apply_recipe 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 apply_recipe completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for apply_recipe. 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 apply_recipe? +

apply_recipe is provided by the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP server (@dpantani/tdmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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