apply_shader_from_vault

READ a shader note from the Obsidian vault (a

SERVERtdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server SOURCE@dpantani/tdmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pantani-tdmcp/apply-shader-from-vault.md

WHAT IT DOES

What apply_shader_from_vault does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents call apply_shader_from_vault to retrieve information from tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why apply_shader_from_vault is rated Low

The description explicitly states this tool READs a shader note from the Obsidian vault, indicating a read-only retrieval operation. Confidence is moderate because the description appears truncated ('a'), leaving some uncertainty about whether the tool also applies or writes the shader after reading it.

From the tool's definition READ a shader note from the Obsidian vault

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs apply_shader_from_vault 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_shader_from_vault, this is the rule to start with:

apply_shader_from_vault Allowed

apply_shader_from_vault 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": {
    "apply_shader_from_vault": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_shader_from_vault call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about apply_shader_from_vault

What does the apply_shader_from_vault tool do? +

READ a shader note from the Obsidian vault (a. It is categorised as a Read tool in the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on apply_shader_from_vault? +

Register the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apply_shader_from_vault: 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_shader_from_vault? +

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

Can I rate-limit apply_shader_from_vault? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apply_shader_from_vault 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_shader_from_vault completely? +

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

apply_shader_from_vault 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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