get_technique_detail

Read-only: inspect embedded TouchDesigner technique packs and individual techniques, with optional code snippets and setup/workflow details.

SERVERtdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server SOURCE@dpantani/tdmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_technique_detail does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents call get_technique_detail 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_technique_detail is rated Low

This tool only retrieves and queries information about existing technique packs and techniques in TouchDesigner. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute operations. The explicit 'Read-only' designation and the inspection/retrieval nature of the functionality place it firmly in the Read category with low severity, as misuse would only expose information without enabling destructive or consequential actions.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Read-only: inspect embedded TouchDesigner technique packs and individual techniques'. The verbs 'inspect' and 'read' confirm data retrieval with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_technique_detail Allowed

get_technique_detail 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_technique_detail": {}
  }
}

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_technique_detail call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_technique_detail

What does the get_technique_detail tool do? +

Read-only: inspect embedded TouchDesigner technique packs and individual techniques, with optional code snippets and setup/workflow details. 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_technique_detail? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_technique_detail? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_technique_detail 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_technique_detail completely? +

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

get_technique_detail 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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