touchdesigner-mcp

Automating TouchDesigner networks without the GUI involves using scripting to create operators, set parameters, and wire connections programmatically. This skill controls a running TouchDesigner instance via the twozero MCP bridge to build or modify TD networks for real-time visuals.

Executing Python scripts inside TouchDesigner enables automated control of complex pipelines and generative workflows. This skill uses the twozero MCP bridge to run Python code directly within a running TouchDesigner instance for live installations and experiments.

The twozero MCP bridge is a local server running on localhost:40404 that enables external control of TouchDesigner. It allows you to programmatically send commands to create operators, wire connections, and execute Python scripts for generative art.

Yes, a local Hermes environment is required to use this TouchDesigner automation skill. You need Hermes connected to a local TouchDesigner project and the twozero MCP server running on localhost:40404 to begin scripting TD networks.

Yes, you can batch control multiple local TouchDesigner instances simultaneously. This skill supports managing automated tasks, parameter tuning, and network wiring across one or more local TD instances for live installations and generative art.

Prototyping generative art programmatically in TouchDesigner is best achieved by automating operator creation and parameter tuning. This skill leverages the twozero MCP bridge to dynamically build TD networks and execute Python scripts for real-time visual experiments.