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Create monitor layout panel

create_monitor_layout_panel

Creates a monitor layout scaffold for TouchDesigner with monitor maps, GPU maps, preflight checks, and setup notes for multi-display configuration.

Instructions

Create a Monitors DAT inventory scaffold with monitor maps, GPU maps, preflight checks, and setup notes.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "create_monitor_layout_panel"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`name`	No	Generated baseCOMP name.	monitor_layout_panel
`gpu_count`	No
`parent_path`	No	Parent COMP for the monitor layout scaffold.	/project1
`monitor_count`	No
`include_direct_display_hint`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.13.1Aug 2, 2026

TDQS

B3.4/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate this is not read-only nor destructive. The description adds detail about what will be created (monitor maps, GPU maps, preflight checks, setup notes), which is useful context beyond the annotations. However, it does not disclose side effects like potential overwrites or failure behavior if the baseCOMP name already exists.

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, concise sentence that immediately states the action and key deliverables. No filler or redundant phrasing—it is front-loaded and efficient.

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?

The description plus schema covers the basic purpose and two parameters, but important gaps remain: no output schema, no explanation of the boolean parameter, and no mention of return values or whether the scaffold is created at the specified parent path. While the listed components give a sense of the result, details are sparse for a multi-parameter creation tool.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is only 40%; only 'name' and 'parent_path' have descriptions. The tool description fails to explain the meaning of 'gpu_count', 'monitor_count', or 'include_direct_display_hint', leaving these parameters inadequately described for an agent to use correctly.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the tool creates a 'Monitors DAT inventory scaffold' with specific contents (monitor maps, GPU maps, preflight checks, setup notes). This distinguishes it from other creation tools in the sibling list by identifying the exact resource type and its scope.

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?

The description implies usage (when you need to scaffold a monitor layout), but provides no explicit when-to-use guidance or alternatives. It does not mention exclusions or scenarios where a different tool should be used instead.

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

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