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TouchDesigner MCP

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get_td_classes

List available TouchDesigner Python classes and modules. Control output with detail level and result limits to query project structures efficiently.

Instructions

List TouchDesigner Python classes/modules (detailLevel+limit supported)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMaximum number of items to include in formatted output
detailLevelNoResponse detail level for tool output (minimal, summary, or detailed)
responseFormatNoStructured output format for formatted responses

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv2.1.0
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
    • addedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Added value: +false
  2. First observedv1.4.11

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. 'List' implies a read-only operation, but the description does not state return format, default detail level, pagination behavior, or any side-effect guarantees. This is minimal but not misleading.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single, front-loaded sentence conveys the core purpose with no filler. Every word earns its place, and the key parameters are highlighted compactly.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a low-complexity listing tool with fully documented parameters, the description is minimally viable. However, with no output schema and no annotations, it could better explain what the returned list contains or how to choose between sibling tools.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all three parameters. The description only adds 'detailLevel+limit supported', which does not enrich the meaning beyond what the enum descriptions already provide.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses an explicit verb-resource pair ('List TouchDesigner Python classes/modules'), which clearly states the tool's purpose. It partially distinguishes from siblings like get_td_class_details, though it does not explicitly name the alternative.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus get_td_class_details, get_td_module_help, or get_td_info. The mention of 'detailLevel+limit supported' hints at configurable output but provides no decision criteria for choosing this tool over its siblings.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.