atem_switcher_control

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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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pantani-tdmcp/atem-switcher-control.md

WHAT IT DOES

What atem_switcher_control does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use atem_switcher_control 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 atem_switcher_control is rated Medium

The tool creates an OSC control preset/matrix within TouchDesigner — this is a Write operation as it creates/configures a new control structure. It does not directly execute switcher commands (it is 'offline-safe' and routes through an intermediary), nor does it delete data.

From the tool's definition builds an offline-safe TouchDesigner OSC matrix for cut/auto/FTB and program/preview input selection

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

atem_switcher_control Rate-limited

atem_switcher_control 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": {
    "atem_switcher_control": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "atem_switcher_control_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 atem_switcher_control call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about atem_switcher_control

What does the atem_switcher_control tool do? +

Create an OSC control preset for an ATEM switcher routed through atemOSC, Bitfocus Companion, or another OSC relay. This does not use the Blackmagic SDK directly; it builds an offline-safe TouchDesigner OSC matrix for cut/auto/FTB and program/preview input selection. 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 atem_switcher_control? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit atem_switcher_control? +

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

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

atem_switcher_control 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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