manage_packages

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_packages does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use manage_packages 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_packages is rated Medium

The primary operations are reversible data modifications: staging packages to ~/.tdmcp/packages and importing them into TouchDesigner. While package management inherently carries some risk (malicious packages could be harmful), this tool's explicit safeguards against executing third-party scripts and its default dry-run behavior limit the blast radius.

From the tool's definition The tool performs package management operations including 'install', 'uninstall', 'stage', which are reversible write operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

manage_packages Rate-limited

manage_packages 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_packages": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_packages_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_packages call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about manage_packages

What does the manage_packages tool do? +

Search, list, inspect, doctor, dry-run install, stage, and uninstall manifest-driven TouchDesigner community packages. Dry-run is the default. Installs stage packages under ~/.tdmcp/packages and only import into TouchDesigner when the bridge is reachable and the package has a safe .tox import path. This tool never runs third-party scripts, pip installs, model downloads, or external app setup. 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_packages? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit manage_packages? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the manage_packages 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_packages completely? +

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

manage_packages 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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