get_td_info

Describe the TouchDesigner runtime: version, project, Python, platform.

Server Touchdesigner mrinalghosh/touchdesigner-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_td_info does on Touchdesigner

AI agents call get_td_info to retrieve information from Touchdesigner without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_td_info needs a policy

This tool queries and returns metadata about a running TouchDesigner instance (version, project name, Python version, platform details). It performs no mutation, deletion, code execution, or side effects—purely information retrieval. The low severity reflects that disclosure of runtime metadata poses minimal risk even if accessed by an untrusted agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_td_info' and description 'Describe the TouchDesigner runtime: version, project, Python, platform' indicate read-only retrieval of system and runtime information without modification or execution of operations.

Questions about get_td_info

What does the get_td_info tool do? +

Describe the TouchDesigner runtime: version, project, Python, platform. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Touchdesigner MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_td_info? +

Register the Touchdesigner MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_td_info: 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 Touchdesigner. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_td_info? +

get_td_info is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_td_info? +

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

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

get_td_info is provided by the Touchdesigner MCP server (mrinalghosh/touchdesigner-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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