optimize_performance

Scan a network for cook-time bottlenecks and report the slowest nodes with concrete suggestions. By default

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/optimize-performance.md

WHAT IT DOES

What optimize_performance does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents call optimize_performance 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 optimize_performance is rated Low

The tool scans and reports performance data without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is a diagnostic/read operation that identifies bottlenecks and provides suggestions, but does not apply changes itself.

From the tool's definition 'Scan a network for cook-time bottlenecks and report the slowest nodes with concrete suggestions'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

optimize_performance Allowed

optimize_performance 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": {
    "optimize_performance": {}
  }
}

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 optimize_performance call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about optimize_performance

What does the optimize_performance tool do? +

Scan a network for cook-time bottlenecks and report the slowest nodes with concrete suggestions. By default. 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 optimize_performance? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit optimize_performance? +

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

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

optimize_performance 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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