create_media_bin

Point at a folder on the TouchDesigner machine and build a clip BIN inside a new bin COMP: it scans the folder (filtered to the given extensions, capped at max_clips), creates one Movie File In TOP per file, feeds them through a Switch TOP, and ends on a Null TOP. Exposes Index (current clip), Ne...

Medium RISK CLASS
Category Write
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below
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What create_media_bin does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use create_media_bin 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_media_bin is rated Medium

The tool creates new nodes/components and wires them together inside a TouchDesigner project — this is a reversible write/create operation. It scans a folder and constructs a network of operators, but does not delete data or execute arbitrary code. The blast radius is medium since it modifies the TouchDesigner project structure, but changes can be undone.

From the tool's definition 'build a clip BIN inside a new bin COMP', 'creates one Movie File In TOP per file', 'feeds them through a Switch TOP, and ends on a Null TOP'

Questions about create_media_bin

What does the create_media_bin tool do? +

Point at a folder on the TouchDesigner machine and build a clip BIN inside a new bin COMP: it scans the folder (filtered to the given extensions, capped at max_clips), creates one Movie File In TOP per file, feeds them through a Switch TOP, and ends on a Null TOP. Exposes Index (current clip), Next / Prev (pulse, wrapping), and Crossfade (seconds) controls — switching clips crossfades by ramping the Switch. 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_media_bin? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_media_bin? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_media_bin 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_media_bin completely? +

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

create_media_bin 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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