connect_map_tile_overlay
Create a map-tile overlay scaffold with tile layer maps, viewport metadata, attribution rows, adapter source, and token/cache safety notes.
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What connect_map_tile_overlay does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server
AI agents use connect_map_tile_overlay 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 connect_map_tile_overlay is rated Medium
This tool creates new map overlay structures and configurations within a TouchDesigner project. While it modifies the project state by adding new elements, these changes are reversible (the overlay can be deleted or reconfigured), placing it in the Write category rather than Execute or Destructive.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it will 'Create a map-tile overlay scaffold' with multiple components (tile layer maps, viewport metadata, attribution rows, adapter source).
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The rule that runs connect_map_tile_overlay 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 connect_map_tile_overlay, this is the rule to start with:
connect_map_tile_overlay 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 connect_map_tile_overlay call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about connect_map_tile_overlay
Create a map-tile overlay scaffold with tile layer maps, viewport metadata, attribution rows, adapter source, and token/cache safety notes. 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 connect_map_tile_overlay: 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.
connect_map_tile_overlay 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 connect_map_tile_overlay 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 connect_map_tile_overlay. 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.
connect_map_tile_overlay 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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