export_render_preset

Start/stop a movie export with named VJ/editorial presets (HAP, HAP Alpha, ProRes 422/4444, NotchLC, MP4 review) while reusing record_movie

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-render-preset.md

WHAT IT DOES

What export_render_preset does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use export_render_preset 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_render_preset is rated Medium

This tool creates and writes new media files to storage, which is a reversible modification operation (files can be deleted afterward). It does not delete data irreversibly, so it is not Destructive. It does not execute arbitrary code or shell commands, so it is not Execute.

From the tool's definition The tool "export_render_preset" starts/stops a movie export operation, creating new media files with specified encoding presets (HAP, ProRes, MP4, etc.). This is a write/create operation that generates new files on disk.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

export_render_preset Rate-limited

export_render_preset 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_render_preset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_render_preset_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_render_preset call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about export_render_preset

What does the export_render_preset tool do? +

Start/stop a movie export with named VJ/editorial presets (HAP, HAP Alpha, ProRes 422/4444, NotchLC, MP4 review) while reusing record_movie. 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_render_preset? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit export_render_preset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export_render_preset 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_render_preset completely? +

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

export_render_preset 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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