set_perform_mode

Toggle perform mode — the one switch the artist flips before going live.

SERVERtdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server SOURCE@dpantani/tdmcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_perform_mode does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents invoke set_perform_mode to trigger actions in tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why set_perform_mode is rated High

This tool triggers a significant state change in TouchDesigner by switching the application into live performance mode. It executes an external operational state change that affects the entire running system.

From the tool's definition Toggle perform mode — the one switch the artist flips before going live

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_perform_mode Rate-limited

set_perform_mode stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_perform_mode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_perform_mode_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 set_perform_mode call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_perform_mode

What does the set_perform_mode tool do? +

Toggle perform mode — the one switch the artist flips before going live. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on set_perform_mode? +

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

set_perform_mode is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit set_perform_mode? +

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

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

set_perform_mode 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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