| name | touchdesigner-mcp |
| description | Control and debug TouchDesigner projects through MCP-backed tooling for scene graph edits, operator introspection, timeline automation, and audio-reactive visuals. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | Hermes Agent Ultra |
| license | MIT |
| metadata | {"hermes":{"tags":["touchdesigner","mcp","realtime","visual","audio-reactive","op","glsl"],"category":"creative"}} |
touchdesigner-mcp
Use this skill when users want production-style TouchDesigner assistance that
is agent-friendly and terminal-repeatable.
Use Cases
- Build or modify node networks from prompts
- Diagnose broken TOP/CHOP/DAT/COMP operator chains
- Automate timeline/cue playback and scene state transitions
- Drive reactive visuals from audio or event streams
- Generate reproducible patch notes for
.toe workflows
Workflow
- Discover available MCP commands for TouchDesigner runtime control.
- Snapshot current network state (operators, links, key params).
- Apply minimal graph edits in small batches.
- Validate output (render path, FPS, operator errors, cue timing).
- Emit structured changelog + rollback instructions.
Guardrails
- Keep edits additive unless user explicitly requests destructive rewrites.
- Prefer parameter-level changes before deleting operators.
- Preserve naming conventions on critical nodes (
in_*, fx_*, out_*).
- When performance regresses, prioritize cook-time hotspots and texture size.
Suggested Prompt Add-ons
- "Optimize for 60fps at 1080p."
- "Keep existing scene naming and transition cues."
- "Use deterministic naming and provide rollback steps."
References
