create_slit_scan
Build a slit-scan visual system: each row (or column) of the output samples a different past frame from a Cache TOP ring buffer, producing the classic
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What create_slit_scan does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server
AI agents use create_slit_scan 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_slit_scan is rated Medium
This tool creates a new visual effect node/system (slit-scan) within TouchDesigner, which is a reversible write/create operation. It builds a node network with a Cache TOP ring buffer and sampling logic. No code execution, deletion, or financial action is involved. Severity is medium because it modifies the TouchDesigner project network, but changes are reversible.
From the tool's definition 'Build a slit-scan visual system' and 'samples a different past frame from a Cache TOP ring buffer' — creates a new visual processing node/system in TouchDesigner
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The rule that runs create_slit_scan 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_slit_scan, this is the rule to start with:
create_slit_scan 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_slit_scan call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about create_slit_scan
Build a slit-scan visual system: each row (or column) of the output samples a different past frame from a Cache TOP ring buffer, producing the classic. 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_slit_scan: 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_slit_scan 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_slit_scan 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_slit_scan. 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_slit_scan 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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