compare_operator_docs

SERVERtdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server SOURCE@dpantani/tdmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What compare_operator_docs does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents call compare_operator_docs to retrieve information from tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why compare_operator_docs is rated Low

The tool explicitly states it is 'Read-only' and performs comparison queries against an embedded knowledge base of operator documentation. No modification, deletion, code execution, or external side effects are possible. The worst-case misuse is retrieving unwanted documentation, which poses minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Read-only: compare two TouchDesigner operator types from the embedded offline knowledge base, including overview metadata plus shared and unique documented parameters.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

compare_operator_docs Allowed

compare_operator_docs is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "compare_operator_docs": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 compare_operator_docs call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about compare_operator_docs

What does the compare_operator_docs tool do? +

Read-only: compare two TouchDesigner operator types from the embedded offline knowledge base, including overview metadata plus shared and unique documented parameters. This compares operator documentation, not live node settings; use compare_td_nodes for live node parameter diffs. It is categorised as a Read tool in the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on compare_operator_docs? +

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

compare_operator_docs is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit compare_operator_docs? +

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

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

compare_operator_docs 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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