How do I install the touchdesigner mcp server?

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Touchdesigner MCP Server

MCP server for TouchDesigner

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Touchdesigner MCP Server?

MCP server for TouchDesigner

The short version

This is an implementation of an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for TouchDesigner. Its goal is to enable AI agents to control and operate TouchDesigner projects.

TouchDesigner MCP acts as a bridge between AI models and the TouchDesigner WebServer DAT, enabling AI agents to:

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
create_td_node	Creates a new node.
delete_td_node	Deletes an existing node.
describe_td_tools	Generates a manifest of the available TouchDesigner tools.
exec_node_method	Calls a Python method on a node.
execute_python_script	Executes an arbitrary Python script in TouchDesigner.
get_td_class_details	Gets details of a TouchDesigner Python class or module.
get_td_classes	Gets a list of TouchDesigner Python classes.
get_td_info	Gets information about the TouchDesigner server environment.
get_td_module_help	Gets Python help() documentation for TouchDesigner modules/classes.
get_td_node_errors	Checks for errors on a specified node and its children.
get_td_node_parameters	Gets the parameters of a specific node.
get_td_nodes	Gets nodes under a parent path, with optional filtering.
get_top_image	Captures the current output of a TOP node as an image.
update_td_node_parameters	Updates the parameters of a specific node.

Example prompts to try

“Use Touchdesigner MCP to create td node.”
“Use Touchdesigner MCP to delete td node.”
“Use Touchdesigner MCP to describe td tools.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for TouchDesigner Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.