create_waveform
Build a time-domain audio waveform / oscilloscope — the actual audio signal scrolling left-to-right as a moving trace (the time-domain companion to create_spectrum
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What create_waveform does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server
AI agents use create_waveform 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_waveform is rated Medium
This tool creates a new waveform/oscilloscope node or network within TouchDesigner. It constructs new project elements (Write category) rather than reading data, executing code, or performing destructive/financial operations. Misuse could clutter or unintentionally alter the project network, hence medium severity.
From the tool's definition 'Build a time-domain audio waveform / oscilloscope' — creates a new visual/audio component in the TouchDesigner project
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The rule that runs create_waveform 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_waveform, this is the rule to start with:
create_waveform 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_waveform call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about create_waveform
Build a time-domain audio waveform / oscilloscope — the actual audio signal scrolling left-to-right as a moving trace (the time-domain companion to create_spectrum. 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_waveform: 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_waveform 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_waveform 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_waveform. 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_waveform 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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