build_pop_chain

Declarative Layer-2 builder for an ordered POP (Point OPerator) chain.

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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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pantani-tdmcp/build-pop-chain.md

WHAT IT DOES

What build_pop_chain does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents invoke build_pop_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_pop_chain is rated High

This tool executes a series of computational operations on 3D geometry in TouchDesigner's visual pipeline. While it does not delete data or move money, it triggers real-time processing and rendering effects that are non-trivial to undo and depend entirely on user-provided arguments. Misconfiguration could cause resource exhaustion, unintended visual artifacts, or cascading effects in a live visual system.

From the tool's definition 'build_pop_chain' is a declarative builder for an ordered POP (Point OPerator) chain in TouchDesigner. POPs are operators that process geometry/point data and trigger external operations (rendering, computation, simulation).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

build_pop_chain Rate-limited

build_pop_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_pop_chain": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "build_pop_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_pop_chain call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about build_pop_chain

What does the build_pop_chain tool do? +

Declarative Layer-2 builder for an ordered POP (Point OPerator) chain. 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_pop_chain? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit build_pop_chain? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the build_pop_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_pop_chain completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for build_pop_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_pop_chain? +

build_pop_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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