get_td_nodes

Read-only: list the DIRECT child nodes of one COMP. Defaults to a compact summary (count + type breakdown + sample paths); pass detail_level:

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/get-td-nodes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_td_nodes does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents call get_td_nodes 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 get_td_nodes is rated Low

This tool performs a query operation that retrieves information about TouchDesigner node structure without altering, executing, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward introspection/enumeration capability with no capability to modify state or trigger external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_td_nodes' with description 'Read-only: list the DIRECT child nodes of one COMP.' explicitly states read-only retrieval with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_td_nodes Allowed

get_td_nodes 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": {
    "get_td_nodes": {}
  }
}

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 get_td_nodes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_td_nodes

What does the get_td_nodes tool do? +

Read-only: list the DIRECT child nodes of one COMP. Defaults to a compact summary (count + type breakdown + sample paths); pass detail_level:. 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 get_td_nodes? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_td_nodes? +

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

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

get_td_nodes 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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