swap_operator

Change an operator

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/swap-operator.md

WHAT IT DOES

What swap_operator does on tdmcp — TouchDesigner MCP server

AI agents use swap_operator 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 swap_operator is rated Medium

This tool modifies project state by changing/replacing an operator, which is a reversible write operation. It affects the visual system configuration but does not delete data irreversibly (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely read data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'swap_operator' and description 'Change an operator' indicate modification of existing operators in a TouchDesigner project without permanent deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

swap_operator Rate-limited

swap_operator 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": {
    "swap_operator": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "swap_operator_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 swap_operator call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about swap_operator

What does the swap_operator tool do? +

Change an operator. 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 swap_operator? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit swap_operator? +

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

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

swap_operator 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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