collect_project_assets

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/collect-project-assets.md

WHAT IT DOES

What collect_project_assets does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use collect_project_assets 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 collect_project_assets is rated Medium

The tool's primary function is read-only scanning of TouchDesigner project assets (Read category). However, it has a secondary capability to write a JSON manifest file to disk, with explicit mention of potentially overwriting existing files. While the write operation is reversible and limited in scope (JSON output only, not project data), it crosses into Write territory due to the file modification capability.

From the tool's definition Tool description states: "when out_manifest is set, this tool writes that local JSON path and may overwrite an existing manifest." This indicates file creation/modification capability.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

collect_project_assets Rate-limited

collect_project_assets 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": {
    "collect_project_assets": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "collect_project_assets_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 collect_project_assets call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about collect_project_assets

What does the collect_project_assets tool do? +

Scan a COMP subtree for every external file dependency (movie/image file pars, fonts, LUTs, externaltox links) and report each referenced file, the node+parameter that references it, and whether the file currently exists on disk. The TouchDesigner scan is read-only and copies/rewrites nothing in the network; when out_manifest is set, this tool writes that local JSON path and may overwrite an existing manifest. File-par detection uses par.style (. 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 collect_project_assets? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit collect_project_assets? +

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

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

collect_project_assets 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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