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Create Multi Touch panel bus

create_multitouch_panel_bus

Set up a multi-touch input system in TouchDesigner by generating a Windows Multi Touch In DAT scaffold with panel maps, touch-slot maps, and platform notes.

Instructions

Create a Windows Multi Touch In DAT scaffold with panel maps, touch-slot maps, and platform 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_multitouch_panel_bus"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`name`	No	Generated baseCOMP name.	multitouch_panel_bus
`active`	No
`max_touches`	No
`panel_count`	No
`parent_path`	No	Parent COMP for the Multi Touch panel scaffold.	/project1
`mouse_as_touch`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.13.1Aug 2, 2026

TDQS

B3.1/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false, which the description does not contradict. However, the description adds only that it 'creates a scaffold' with maps and notes, without disclosing additional behavioral details like whether it overwrites existing components or requires a specific Windows environment, so it adds minimal value beyond annotations.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single concise sentence that starts with the verb 'Create' and avoids redundancy. However, the conciseness contributes to under-specification, though the structure itself is efficient and front-loaded.

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

Completeness1/5

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

With 6 parameters, minimal schema coverage, and no output schema, the description is far too sparse. It does not clarify the meaning of 'panel maps', 'touch-slot maps', or 'platform notes', nor how parameters affect generation, nor what the tool returns, making it incomplete for realistic agent use.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is only 33% (2 of 6 parameters described), and the tool description mentions no parameter semantics at all. It does not explain how parameters like max_touches, panel_count, or mouse_as_touch relate to the generated scaffold, leaving agents with almost no guidance for parameter values.

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 identifies the action (Create) and the specific resource (Windows Multi Touch In DAT scaffold), and lists components (panel maps, touch-slot maps, platform notes). This distinguishes it from sibling touch-related tools like create_touchosc_layout or connect_tuio_touch_surface.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

There is no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The phrase 'Windows Multi Touch In DAT' implies it is intended for Windows touch input capture scaffolds, but no alternative tools are named or exclusions are given, leaving usage context implied.

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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