touchdesigner-mcp

Automate TouchDesigner workflows programmatically by issuing MCP commands like td_create_operator and td_set_operator_pars to control a running instance. This eliminates manual UI interactions for operator creation, wiring, and parameterization during local development and testing.

MCP integration for TouchDesigner scripting uses the twozero MCP front-end from Hermes to issue commands like td_execute_python and network wiring directives. It enables headless orchestration of TD networks for reproducible experiments and automated setup.

Create and wire TouchDesigner operators programmatically using td_create_operator and network wiring commands via MCP. This allows rapid TD network replication and automated validation without manual UI operations inside the local environment.

Python3, curl, and pyyaml are required dependencies to run MCP TouchDesigner automation. These tools support the scripting environment needed to issue MCP commands and manage configuration for automated TD workflow validation.

Automating TouchDesigner with MCP requires attention to TD version variability and parameter discovery safety notes. Limitations include dependency on a running local TD instance and the need to account for version-specific operator behavior when scripting networks.

Set operator parameters in TouchDesigner via scripting using the td_set_operator_pars command through the MCP interface. Helper docs provide guidance for parameter discovery, ensuring accurate updates across different TD versions during automated workflows.