build_chop_chain

Declarative Layer-2 builder for an ordered CHOP processing chain. Pass an

SERVERtdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server SOURCE@dpantani/tdmcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What build_chop_chain does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents invoke build_chop_chain to trigger actions in tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why build_chop_chain is rated High

This tool executes a sequence of CHOP (Channel Operator) operations in TouchDesigner. While not destructive by itself, it runs external processing operations whose side effects depend on how the chain is configured. This fits Execute category—it triggers operations whose outcomes are determined by arguments, similar to executing a script or query.

From the tool's definition Tool is a 'builder' that constructs 'an ordered CHOP processing chain' in TouchDesigner, which involves running/executing audio/data processing operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

build_chop_chain Rate-limited

build_chop_chain stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "build_chop_chain": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "build_chop_chain_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 build_chop_chain call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about build_chop_chain

What does the build_chop_chain tool do? +

Declarative Layer-2 builder for an ordered CHOP processing chain. Pass an. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on build_chop_chain? +

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

build_chop_chain is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit build_chop_chain? +

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

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

build_chop_chain 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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