manage_component

Build a reusable component library by moving COMPs to/from .tox files on disk. Two actions:

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_component does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use manage_component 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_component is rated Medium

This tool modifies the file system by saving component definitions to and loading them from .tox files. While not destructive (changes are reversible through version control or restoration), it creates and updates persistent data artifacts.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it performs actions of 'moving COMPs to/from .tox files on disk', which involves creating, modifying, and persisting files.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

manage_component Rate-limited

manage_component 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_component": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_component_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_component call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about manage_component

What does the manage_component tool do? +

Build a reusable component library by moving COMPs to/from .tox files on disk. Two actions:. 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_component? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit manage_component? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the manage_component 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_component completely? +

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

manage_component 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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