duplicate_network

Copy a node or whole COMP (and all its contents) to a new node, placed in the source

SERVERtdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server SOURCE@dpantani/tdmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pantani-tdmcp/duplicate-network.md

WHAT IT DOES

What duplicate_network does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use duplicate_network 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.

RISK

Why duplicate_network is rated Medium

The tool performs a copy/duplication operation, which is reversible and creates new data rather than destroying or permanently modifying existing structures. This is a Write action (creates new objects). Severity is medium because while duplications are reversible and don't cause data loss, they can clutter projects, consume resources, or be used to obscure malicious components within a visual system.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Copy a node or whole COMP (and all its contents) to a new node' — this creates new data structures (duplicated nodes/components) within the TouchDesigner project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

duplicate_network Rate-limited

duplicate_network 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "duplicate_network": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "duplicate_network_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT 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 duplicate_network call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about duplicate_network

What does the duplicate_network tool do? +

Copy a node or whole COMP (and all its contents) to a new node, placed in the source. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on duplicate_network? +

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

duplicate_network is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit duplicate_network? +

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

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

duplicate_network 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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