create_data_source_http_ws
Advanced live-data ingest for HTTP polling and WebSocket streams — the richer-transport sibling of create_data_source.
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What create_data_source_http_ws does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server
AI agents use create_data_source_http_ws 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 create_data_source_http_ws is rated Medium
The tool creates a new data ingest component (Write), setting up network connections to external HTTP or WebSocket endpoints. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The main risk is that a misused agent could establish unintended network connections to external services or exfiltrate data through the WebSocket/HTTP channel, earning a medium severity.
From the tool's definition 'create_data_source_http_ws' — creates a new data source node/component in TouchDesigner configured for HTTP polling or WebSocket streaming
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs create_data_source_http_ws 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 create_data_source_http_ws, this is the rule to start with:
create_data_source_http_ws 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 create_data_source_http_ws call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about create_data_source_http_ws
Advanced live-data ingest for HTTP polling and WebSocket streams — the richer-transport sibling of create_data_source. 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 create_data_source_http_ws: 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.
create_data_source_http_ws 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 create_data_source_http_ws 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 create_data_source_http_ws. 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.
create_data_source_http_ws 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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