create_video_synth
Instantiate an analog video-synthesizer pattern (lissajous oscillator curve, moving interference fringes, or CRT scanline modulation) into a GLSL TOP with live Speed / FreqX / FreqY / Scale / Color controls, output as a Null TOP inside a new
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What create_video_synth does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server
AI agents use create_video_synth 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_video_synth is rated Medium
This tool creates new nodes and structures within a TouchDesigner project (GLSL TOP, Null TOP, controls), which is a reversible write/create operation. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code outside its defined scope, or involve financial transactions. Severity is medium because misuse could clutter or corrupt a project network, but effects are generally reversible.
From the tool's definition Instantiate an analog video-synthesizer pattern... into a GLSL TOP with live controls, output as a Null TOP inside a new [network/container]
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The rule that runs create_video_synth 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_video_synth, this is the rule to start with:
create_video_synth 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_video_synth call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about create_video_synth
Instantiate an analog video-synthesizer pattern (lissajous oscillator curve, moving interference fringes, or CRT scanline modulation) into a GLSL TOP with live Speed / FreqX / FreqY / Scale / Color controls, output as a Null TOP inside a new. 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_video_synth: 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_video_synth 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_video_synth 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_video_synth. 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_video_synth 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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