create_direct_display_output

Create a Direct Display Out TOP scaffold with monitor inventory, display maps, and inactive-by-default safety notes.

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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WHAT IT DOES

What create_direct_display_output does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use create_direct_display_output 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 create_direct_display_output is rated Medium

The tool creates a new display output scaffold (a Write operation), but does not execute or activate display output by default. The 'inactive-by-default' safety note reduces severity from high to medium, as misuse could configure but not immediately drive external displays.

From the tool's definition 'Create a Direct Display Out TOP scaffold' — creates a new node/scaffold structure in TouchDesigner; 'inactive-by-default safety notes' implies it does not activate display output immediately

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

create_direct_display_output Rate-limited

create_direct_display_output 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": {
    "create_direct_display_output": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_direct_display_output_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 create_direct_display_output call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_direct_display_output

What does the create_direct_display_output tool do? +

Create a Direct Display Out TOP scaffold with monitor inventory, display maps, and inactive-by-default 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.

How do I enforce a policy on create_direct_display_output? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_direct_display_output? +

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

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

create_direct_display_output 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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