setup_output

Route a finished TOP to an output destination: a display window, NDI stream, Syphon/Spout, a recording, or Touch Out. Creates the matching output node (

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Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What setup_output does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use setup_output 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 setup_output is rated Medium

The tool creates new output nodes and routes signals to destinations (display, NDI, Syphon/Spout, recording, Touch Out). This is a Write operation — it modifies the project by creating nodes and establishing connections. While it triggers streaming/recording outputs, the primary action is configuration and node creation rather than executing arbitrary code or irreversibly destroying data.

From the tool's definition 'Route a finished TOP to an output destination...Creates the matching output node'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

setup_output Rate-limited

setup_output 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": {
    "setup_output": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setup_output_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 setup_output call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about setup_output

What does the setup_output tool do? +

Route a finished TOP to an output destination: a display window, NDI stream, Syphon/Spout, a recording, or Touch Out. Creates the matching output node (. 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 setup_output? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit setup_output? +

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

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

setup_output 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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