auto_ui_from_params
Generate a performable control panel from an existing node/COMP
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What auto_ui_from_params does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server
AI agents use auto_ui_from_params 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.
Why auto_ui_from_params is rated Medium
This tool creates or modifies UI elements (a control panel) within TouchDesigner, which is a reversible write operation. It doesn't execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move resources—it generates interface components.
From the tool's definition Tool generates/creates a performable control panel (UI) from existing parameters. The word 'generate' and 'from an existing node/COMP' indicates creation of new UI elements based on node parameters.
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The rule that runs auto_ui_from_params 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 auto_ui_from_params, this is the rule to start with:
auto_ui_from_params 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server, apply this rule, and every auto_ui_from_params call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about auto_ui_from_params
Generate a performable control panel from an existing node/COMP. 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.
Register the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for auto_ui_from_params: 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.
auto_ui_from_params is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the auto_ui_from_params 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for auto_ui_from_params. 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.
auto_ui_from_params 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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