Touchdesigner MCP Server

Name: Touchdesigner MCP Server
Author: 8beeeaaat

by 8beeeaaatversion 1.2.0i★ 627iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.8beeeaaat/touchdesigner-mcp-server

How to install

What it does

MCP server for TouchDesigner - Control and operate TouchDesigner projects through AI agents

Connects Runs on your computer
Account or key No key needed
Category Other

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 3/3 checks · Runs on your computer

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

No key, nothing to install · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Download the maker’s installer
Download the maker’s .mcpb file
The .mcpb file comes straight from the maker; we do not change it
Done
Double-click the file, then click Install in the Claude desktop app
Done
Try it
Use Touchdesigner MCP Server and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using Touchdesigner MCP Server or shows a Touchdesigner MCP Server tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect Touchdesigner MCP Server yet

Touchdesigner MCP Server runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect Touchdesigner MCP Server

Steps for Claude →No key, nothing to install · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Other that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Hostinger✓ ChatGPT
World Monitor✓ ChatGPT
Svelte MCP✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add --scope user touchdesigner -- npx -y touchdesigner-mcp-server

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see Touchdesigner MCP Server listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use Touchdesigner MCP Server and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using Touchdesigner MCP Server or shows a Touchdesigner MCP Server tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Touchdesigner MCP Server and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using Touchdesigner MCP Server or shows a Touchdesigner MCP Server tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use Touchdesigner MCP Server and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using Touchdesigner MCP Server or shows a Touchdesigner MCP Server tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

See every app that uses MCP →

JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use Touchdesigner MCP Server💬 Discussion →

For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user touchdesigner -- npx -y touchdesigner-mcp-server

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "touchdesigner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "touchdesigner-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "touchdesigner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "touchdesigner-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "touchdesigner": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "touchdesigner-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 627
Downloads per weeki: 2,214/wk
Licence i: MIT
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 1.2.0
Categoryi: Other
Published to registryi: Nov 26, 2025
Code last changedi: Oct 31, 2026
Maker: 8beeeaaat
Packages: npm: touchdesigner-mcp-server
mcpb: …/touchdesigner-mcp.mcpb
Repo: 8beeeaaat/touchdesigner-mcp
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 12, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account 8beeeaaat, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 12 days ago
✓ Pass
Has a licence
Uses MIT
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

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User reviews

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Compared with others in Otheri

More stars than 99% of the other 19319 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 0% of the other 19319 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 19319 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Touchdesigner MCP Server safe?

It passed 3 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 12 days ago, and the latest version (1.2.0) reached the registry 12 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js, MCPB on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: World Monitor, Claude Flow, Windmill

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README from the maker

Open the README

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TouchDesigner MCP

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.

English / 日本語

Overview

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

Create, modify, and delete nodes
Query node properties and project structure
Programmatically control TouchDesigner via Python scripts

Installation

Tell the AI agent you already use:

Set up https://github.com/8beeeaaat/touchdesigner-mcp

That's it. The full procedure lives in the [Installation Guide](docs/installation.md) — it opens with a table matching each AI app to its route, and everyone starts from *TouchDesigner Setup*. Or follow it yourself, step by step.

If you are updating, please refer to the procedure in the [Latest Release](https://github.com/8beeeaaat/touchdesigner-mcp/releases/latest#for-updates-from-previous-versions).

MCP Server Features

This server enables AI agents to perform operations in TouchDesigner using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Tools

Tools allow AI agents to perform actions in TouchDesigner.

Tool Name	Description
`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 errors and warnings on a node and its descendants. Missing files, dangling references and shader failures are warnings, so no errors does not mean healthy.
`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.

Prompts

Prompts provide instructions for AI agents to perform specific actions in TouchDesigner.

Prompt Name	Description
`Search node`	Fuzzy searches for nodes and retrieves information based on name, family, or type.
`Node connection`	Provides instructions to connect nodes within TouchDesigner.
`Check node errors`	Checks errors and warnings on a specified node, and recursively for its descendants.

Resources

Not implemented.

Developer Guide

Looking for local setup, client configuration, project structure, or release workflow notes? See the [Developer Guide](docs/development.md) for all developer-facing documentation.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting version compatibility

The MCP server and the TouchDesigner component are versioned on two independent axes: the npm package version and the API version (the contract between the MCP server and the .tox component). Each release declares the API version it ships with (expectedApiVersion) and the minimum it supports (minApiVersion, currently 1.3.0). The connected component's API version is compared against those two values — the npm package version itself never gates compatibility, so updating the MCP server alone never invalidates a supported component.

API Server (component)	Condition	Behavior	Status
= expected API version	Matches the shipped `.tox`	✅ Works silently	Compatible
≥ minimum, < expected	Older component	⚠️ "Update Recommended" notice appended to responses, continues	Warning
> expected, same MAJOR	Newer component	⚠️ Warning to update the MCP server, continues	Warning
MAJOR above expected	Newer API generation	❌ Execution stops — update the MCP server	Error
< minimum (or missing)	Too old	❌ Execution stops — update the component	Error

To resolve compatibility errors:

Download the latest touchdesigner-mcp-td.zip from the releases page.
Delete the existing touchdesigner-mcp-td folder and replace it with the newly extracted contents.
Remove the old mcp_webserver_base component from your TouchDesigner project and import the .tox from the new folder.
Restart TouchDesigner and the AI agent running the MCP server (e.g., Claude Desktop).

For developers: When developing locally, run npm run version after editing package.json (or simply use npm version ...). This keeps the Python API (pyproject.toml + td/modules/utils/version.py), mcpCompatibility.expectedApiVersion, MCP bundle manifest, and registry metadata in sync so that the runtime compatibility check succeeds.

For a deeper look at how the MCP server enforces these rules, see Version Compatibility Verification.

Troubleshooting connection errors

TouchDesignerClient caches failed connection checks for 60 seconds. Subsequent tool calls reuse the cached error to avoid spamming TouchDesigner and automatically retry after the TTL expires.
When the MCP server cannot reach TouchDesigner, you now get guided error messages with concrete fixes:
ECONNREFUSED / "connect refused": start TouchDesigner, ensure the WebServer DAT from mcp_webserver_base.tox is running, and confirm the configured port (default 9981).
ETIMEDOUT / "timeout": TouchDesigner is responding slowly or the network is blocked. Restart TouchDesigner/WebServer DAT or check your network connection.
ENOTFOUND / getaddrinfo: the host name is invalid. Use 127.0.0.1 unless you explicitly changed it.
The structured error text is also logged through ILogger, so you can check the MCP logs to understand why a request stopped before hitting TouchDesigner.
Once the underlying issue is fixed, simply run the tool again—the client clears the cached error and re-verifies the connection automatically.

Contributing

We welcome your contributions!

Fork the repository.
Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature).
Make your changes.
Add tests and ensure everything works (npm test).
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature').
Push to your branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature).
Open a pull request.

Please always include appropriate tests when making implementation changes.

License

MIT

Touchdesigner MCP Server

What it does

Install

Download the maker’s installer

Double-click the file, then click Install in the Claude desktop app

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Node.js

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open VS Code

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Otheri

Common questions

Others in the same category

World Monitor

Claude Flow

Windmill

README from the maker

TouchDesigner MCP

Overview

Installation

MCP Server Features

Tools

Prompts

Resources

Developer Guide

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting version compatibility

Troubleshooting connection errors

Contributing

License