diff_library_assets

Offline deep diff of two saved library assets on disk (recipe JSONs, component

SERVERtdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server SOURCE@dpantani/tdmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pantani-tdmcp/diff-library-assets.md

WHAT IT DOES

What diff_library_assets does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents call diff_library_assets to retrieve information from tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why diff_library_assets is rated Low

The tool performs a comparison (diff) of two existing files on disk without modifying them. Diffing is a read-only operation that retrieves and compares data, producing a difference report with no side effects.

From the tool's definition 'Offline deep diff of two saved library assets on disk (recipe JSONs, component'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs diff_library_assets 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 diff_library_assets, this is the rule to start with:

diff_library_assets Allowed

diff_library_assets is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "diff_library_assets": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server, apply this rule, and every diff_library_assets call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about diff_library_assets

What does the diff_library_assets tool do? +

Offline deep diff of two saved library assets on disk (recipe JSONs, component. It is categorised as a Read tool in the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on diff_library_assets? +

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

diff_library_assets is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit diff_library_assets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the diff_library_assets 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 diff_library_assets completely? +

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

diff_library_assets 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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