create_mesh_warp
Map a source TOP onto a curved or irregular surface via a deformable textured grid — the curved-surface upgrade to create_projection_mapping
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What create_mesh_warp does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server
AI agents use create_mesh_warp 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_mesh_warp is rated Medium
This tool creates a new visual mapping setup (mesh warp) in the TouchDesigner project. It generates or modifies nodes/configurations reversibly, consistent with a Write operation. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions. Misuse could corrupt visual layouts but effects are reversible within the project.
From the tool's definition 'Map a source TOP onto a curved or irregular surface via a deformable textured grid' — creates a new mesh warp node/configuration in TouchDesigner
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The rule that runs create_mesh_warp 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_mesh_warp, this is the rule to start with:
create_mesh_warp 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_mesh_warp call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about create_mesh_warp
Map a source TOP onto a curved or irregular surface via a deformable textured grid — the curved-surface upgrade to create_projection_mapping. 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_mesh_warp: 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_mesh_warp 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_mesh_warp 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_mesh_warp. 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_mesh_warp 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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