save_td_project

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 save_td_project does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use save_td_project 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 save_td_project is rated Medium

The tool creates or modifies project files (Write category). It is not Destructive because overwrite operations require 'bounded native overwrite consent' and 'fail closed to Keep on timeout', meaning destructive overwrites are guarded. Severity is high because misuse could corrupt or overwrite important project files, but safeguards limit the blast radius from critical.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Save the current TouchDesigner project or Save As to an explicit path' and 'overwrite' handling. The tool performs persistent modification of project files on disk.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

save_td_project Rate-limited

save_td_project 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": {
    "save_td_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "save_td_project_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 save_td_project call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about save_td_project

What does the save_td_project tool do? +

Save the current TouchDesigner project or Save As to an explicit path. Existing Save As targets require bounded native overwrite consent and fail closed to Keep on timeout, close, error, or unavailable UI. Never opens a native file dialog, loads/quits a project, or falls back to raw Python. Returns the requested/final path, verified save state, decision and project/build metadata. 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 save_td_project? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit save_td_project? +

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

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

save_td_project 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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