control_timeline_transport

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 control_timeline_transport does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents invoke control_timeline_transport 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 control_timeline_transport is rated High

This tool triggers external operations on a running TouchDesigner project — controlling playback state, seeking frames, and changing playback rate. These are runtime execution actions with real-time side effects on a live visual system (e.g., freezing downstream motion/feedback chains), making Execute the appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Drive the TouchDesigner project timeline: play, pause, seek to a frame, jump to a named cue, or set playback rate

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

control_timeline_transport Rate-limited

control_timeline_transport 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": {
    "control_timeline_transport": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "control_timeline_transport_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 control_timeline_transport call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about control_timeline_transport

What does the control_timeline_transport tool do? +

Drive the TouchDesigner project timeline: play, pause, seek to a frame, jump to a named cue, or set playback rate. Returns the timeline state after the action so a copilot can verify the change took effect. NOTE: pausing will freeze any downstream motion/feedback/frame-diff chain — expected behaviour, not a bug. 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 control_timeline_transport? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit control_timeline_transport? +

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

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

control_timeline_transport 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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