read_parameter_modes

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/read-parameter-modes.md

WHAT IT DOES

What read_parameter_modes does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents call read_parameter_modes 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 read_parameter_modes is rated Low

This tool only retrieves and reports information about parameter states in TouchDesigner nodes. It has no side effects — it does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. It is used for inspection, serialization, and debugging purposes only.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'read_parameter_modes' and description explicitly states 'Read-only' and describes reporting/querying parameter modes, values, and expressions without any modification capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

read_parameter_modes Allowed

read_parameter_modes 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": {
    "read_parameter_modes": {}
  }
}

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 read_parameter_modes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about read_parameter_modes

What does the read_parameter_modes tool do? +

Read-only: for each parameter of a node, report its mode (CONSTANT / EXPRESSION / EXPORT / BIND), its evaluated value, and its raw expression / bind-expression / export-source strings. Use this to faithfully serialize a network for round-trip editing, diffing, or debugging — the evaluated value alone hides which parameters are driven by expressions or exports. Set. 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 read_parameter_modes? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit read_parameter_modes? +

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

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

read_parameter_modes 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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