manage_annotation

Self-document a network: create a titled annotation box; safely edit an existing Annotate COMP

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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WHAT IT DOES

What manage_annotation does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use manage_annotation 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 manage_annotation is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies annotations (documentation elements) in a TouchDesigner project. These are reversible changes to project structure and metadata. It does not execute code, delete data, move money, or trigger external operations with unpredictable effects. The 'safely edit' phrasing suggests constrained modification.

From the tool's definition 'create a titled annotation box; safely edit an existing Annotate COMP' — creates and modifies annotation metadata within a TouchDesigner project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

manage_annotation Rate-limited

manage_annotation 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": {
    "manage_annotation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_annotation_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 manage_annotation call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about manage_annotation

What does the manage_annotation tool do? +

Self-document a network: create a titled annotation box; safely edit an existing Annotate COMP. 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 manage_annotation? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit manage_annotation? +

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

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

manage_annotation 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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