export_look_tox

Save a COMP as a

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/export-look-tox.md

WHAT IT DOES

What export_look_tox does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use export_look_tox 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 export_look_tox is rated Medium

This tool creates or writes a new file artifact (exporting a TouchDesigner component), which is reversible—the exported file can be deleted or replaced. This is a Write operation, not Destructive, since the original is not overwritten.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'export_look_tox' and description 'Save a COMP as a' indicates the tool creates or saves a file/asset (a .tox component file in TouchDesigner). The description is incomplete but the 'Save' verb and 'export' action clearly involve writing data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

export_look_tox Rate-limited

export_look_tox 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": {
    "export_look_tox": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_look_tox_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 export_look_tox call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about export_look_tox

What does the export_look_tox tool do? +

Save a COMP as a. 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 export_look_tox? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit export_look_tox? +

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

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

export_look_tox 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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