record_movie

Record a TOP to a movie file (.mov/.mp4) via a Movie File Out TOP — for exporting a clip or a loop, where render_output only saves a single frame. start begins recording (pass file, fps); pass

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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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pantani-tdmcp/record-movie.md

WHAT IT DOES

What record_movie does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use record_movie 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 record_movie is rated Medium

This tool writes video data to a file on disk (creates a movie file). It is a Write operation as it creates new files. Severity is high because it can write large files continuously to disk, potentially filling storage, and could overwrite existing movie files if the same filename is specified.

From the tool's definition Record a TOP to a movie file (.mov/.mp4) via a Movie File Out TOP — for exporting a clip or a loop

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

record_movie Rate-limited

record_movie 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": {
    "record_movie": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "record_movie_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 record_movie call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about record_movie

What does the record_movie tool do? +

Record a TOP to a movie file (.mov/.mp4) via a Movie File Out TOP — for exporting a clip or a loop, where render_output only saves a single frame. start begins recording (pass file, fps); pass. 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 record_movie? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit record_movie? +

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

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

record_movie 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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