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TouchDesigner MCP Server v2.8.0 - 21 MCP tools, 629 operators with clean parameter data, 69 Python API classes, 14 tutorials, 32 workflow patterns. Includes version system, experimental techniques KB, core tool enhancements, and experimental build support
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{
"patterns": [
{
"name": "Basic Video Input Chain",
"description": "Standard video input and basic processing",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": [
"Movie File In",
"Transform",
"Level",
"Out"
],
"use_case": "Load and adjust video files with basic transformations"
},
{
"name": "Video Device Input Chain",
"description": "Live video input processing",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": [
"Video Device In",
"Crop",
"Fit",
"Level",
"Out"
],
"use_case": "Process live camera input with cropping and fitting"
},
{
"name": "Image Filter Chain",
"description": "Multi-stage image filtering workflow",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": [
"Movie File In",
"Blur",
"Level",
"HSV Adjust",
"Composite",
"Out"
],
"use_case": "Apply multiple image filters for visual effects"
},
{
"name": "Advanced Image Effects",
"description": "Complex image processing with multiple effects",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": [
"Movie File In",
"Blur",
"Luma Blur",
"Bloom",
"Edge",
"Composite",
"Level",
"Out"
],
"use_case": "Create sophisticated visual effects with multiple processing stages"
},
{
"name": "Feedback Loop Effect",
"description": "Video feedback processing for recursive effects",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": [
"Movie File In",
"Transform",
"Feedback",
"Composite",
"Level",
"Out"
],
"use_case": "Create recursive video feedback effects"
},
{
"name": "Audio Analysis Chain",
"description": "Audio input with spectrum analysis",
"category": "CHOP",
"workflow": [
"Audio Device In",
"Audio Spectrum",
"Math",
"Lag",
"Null"
],
"use_case": "Analyze audio input for reactive visuals"
},
{
"name": "Audio Processing Chain",
"description": "Audio filtering and effects processing",
"category": "CHOP",
"workflow": [
"Audio Device In",
"Audio Filter",
"Audio Dynamics",
"Math",
"Audio Device Out"
],
"use_case": "Process audio with filtering and dynamics"
},
{
"name": "MIDI Control Chain",
"description": "MIDI input processing for control",
"category": "CHOP",
"workflow": [
"MIDI In",
"Select",
"Math",
"Lag",
"Null"
],
"use_case": "Process MIDI input for parameter control"
},
{
"name": "Audio Reactive Visuals",
"description": "Audio-driven visual generation",
"category": "CHOP_TOP",
"workflow": [
"Audio Device In",
"Audio Spectrum",
"Math",
"CHOP to",
"Noise",
"Level",
"Out"
],
"use_case": "Create visuals that react to audio input"
},
{
"name": "Basic 3D Geometry",
"description": "Simple 3D object creation and rendering",
"category": "SOP_TOP",
"workflow": [
"Sphere",
"Transform",
"Material",
"Render"
],
"use_case": "Create and render basic 3D objects"
},
{
"name": "Complex 3D Scene",
"description": "Multi-object 3D scene with lighting",
"category": "SOP_TOP",
"workflow": [
"Box",
"Sphere",
"Merge",
"Transform",
"Material",
"Light",
"Render"
],
"use_case": "Build complex 3D scenes with multiple objects and lighting"
},
{
"name": "Procedural Geometry",
"description": "Algorithmic geometry generation",
"category": "SOP",
"workflow": [
"Grid",
"Noise",
"Point",
"Copy",
"Transform",
"Material"
],
"use_case": "Generate procedural 3D geometry using algorithms"
},
{
"name": "Particle System Basic",
"description": "Simple particle generation and forces",
"category": "POP_TOP",
"workflow": [
"Particle",
"Force",
"Render"
],
"use_case": "Create basic particle effects with physics"
},
{
"name": "Advanced Particle System",
"description": "Complex particle system with multiple forces and interactions",
"category": "POP_TOP",
"workflow": [
"Particle",
"Attractor",
"Force",
"Collision",
"Limit",
"Render"
],
"use_case": "Create sophisticated particle behaviors with multiple physics forces"
},
{
"name": "Data Visualization",
"description": "Convert data to visual representation",
"category": "DAT_SOP_TOP",
"workflow": [
"Table",
"DAT to",
"Point",
"Copy",
"Material",
"Render"
],
"use_case": "Visualize data as 3D geometry"
},
{
"name": "UI Panel Creation",
"description": "Interactive user interface elements",
"category": "COMP",
"workflow": [
"Panel",
"Button",
"Slider",
"Container"
],
"use_case": "Build interactive control interfaces"
},
{
"name": "Generative Pattern",
"description": "Algorithmic pattern generation",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": [
"Noise",
"Math",
"Ramp",
"Composite",
"Transform",
"Feedback"
],
"use_case": "Generate complex algorithmic visual patterns"
},
{
"name": "Motion Graphics",
"description": "Animated graphics and text",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": [
"Text",
"Transform",
"Level",
"Composite",
"Movie File Out"
],
"use_case": "Create animated text and motion graphics"
},
{
"name": "Real-time Compositing",
"description": "Multi-layer video compositing",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": [
"Movie File In",
"Video Device In",
"Chroma Key",
"Composite",
"Over",
"Level",
"Out"
],
"use_case": "Composite multiple video sources in real-time"
},
{
"name": "OSC Control Network",
"description": "OSC communication for external control",
"category": "DAT_CHOP",
"workflow": [
"OSC In",
"Convert",
"Math",
"Null"
],
"use_case": "Receive OSC messages for remote control"
},
{
"name": "GLSL Shader Pipeline",
"description": "Custom GLSL shader rendering pipeline",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": ["Noise", "GLSL", "Level", "Composite", "Out"],
"use_case": "Apply custom GLSL shaders for advanced visual effects"
},
{
"name": "Instanced Geometry",
"description": "GPU-instanced geometry rendering",
"category": "SOP_TOP",
"workflow": ["Box", "Noise", "Instance", "Material", "Render"],
"use_case": "Render thousands of instances efficiently using GPU instancing"
},
{
"name": "Texture Lookup Chain",
"description": "Color lookup table processing",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": ["Movie File In", "Ramp", "Lookup", "Level", "Out"],
"use_case": "Apply color grading using lookup tables"
},
{
"name": "Multi-Screen Output",
"description": "Multi-display output configuration",
"category": "TOP_COMP",
"workflow": ["Composite", "Level", "Null", "Window"],
"use_case": "Output to multiple displays or projectors"
},
{
"name": "Sensor Data Processing",
"description": "Sensor input smoothing and mapping",
"category": "CHOP",
"workflow": ["Serial", "Select", "Filter", "Math", "Lag", "Null"],
"use_case": "Process sensor data with smoothing and range mapping"
},
{
"name": "NDI Video Streaming",
"description": "NDI network video input/output",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": ["NDI In", "Level", "Transform", "NDI Out"],
"use_case": "Receive and send video over NDI network"
},
{
"name": "Timer-Based Animation",
"description": "Timer-driven animation and sequencing",
"category": "CHOP",
"workflow": ["Timer", "Math", "Pattern", "Lag", "Null"],
"use_case": "Create timed animations and sequences"
},
{
"name": "Replicator Pattern",
"description": "Dynamic component replication from data",
"category": "COMP",
"workflow": ["Table", "Replicator", "Container"],
"use_case": "Dynamically replicate components based on table data"
},
{
"name": "SOP to TOP Rendering",
"description": "3D geometry with texture rendering",
"category": "SOP_TOP",
"workflow": ["Circle", "Extrude", "Transform", "Phong MAT", "Render", "Level", "Out"],
"use_case": "Model 3D geometry and render to texture"
},
{
"name": "Switch-Based Scene System",
"description": "Scene switching for live performance",
"category": "TOP",
"workflow": ["Noise", "Movie File In", "Switch", "Level", "Out"],
"use_case": "Switch between scenes for live visual performance"
},
{
"name": "Python Script Automation",
"description": "Python-driven automation pipeline",
"category": "DAT",
"workflow": ["Text", "Script", "Table", "Null"],
"use_case": "Automate TouchDesigner operations using Python scripts"
},
{
"name": "Audio Reactive Geometry",
"description": "Audio-driven 3D geometry deformation",
"category": "CHOP_SOP_TOP",
"workflow": ["Audio Device In", "Audio Spectrum", "Math", "SOP to", "Noise", "Transform", "Render"],
"use_case": "Deform 3D geometry based on audio input"
}
],
"common_transitions": {
"Movie File In": ["Transform", "Crop", "Fit", "Level", "Blur", "HSV Adjust"],
"Video Device In": ["Crop", "Fit", "Transform", "Level", "Chroma Key"],
"Transform": ["Level", "Composite", "Out", "Blur", "Render"],
"Level": ["Composite", "Out", "HSV Adjust", "Bloom"],
"Blur": ["Level", "Composite", "Luma Blur", "Edge"],
"Luma Blur": ["Level", "Composite", "Bloom"],
"HSV Adjust": ["Level", "Composite", "Out"],
"Composite": ["Level", "Out", "Over", "Movie File Out"],
"Over": ["Level", "Out", "Composite"],
"Bloom": ["Level", "Composite", "Edge"],
"Edge": ["Composite", "Level"],
"Feedback": ["Composite", "Transform", "Level"],
"Chroma Key": ["Composite", "Over", "Level"],
"Crop": ["Fit", "Transform", "Level"],
"Fit": ["Transform", "Level", "Composite"],
"Noise": ["Math", "Level", "Transform", "Composite"],
"Math": ["Level", "Composite", "Null", "Lag"],
"Ramp": ["Math", "Composite", "Level"],
"Text": ["Transform", "Level", "Composite"],
"Audio Device In": ["Audio Spectrum", "Audio Filter", "Audio Dynamics", "Beat"],
"Audio Spectrum": ["Math", "Select", "CHOP to"],
"Audio Filter": ["Audio Dynamics", "Math", "Audio Device Out"],
"Audio Dynamics": ["Math", "Audio Device Out"],
"Beat": ["Math", "Trigger", "Count"],
"MIDI In": ["Select", "Math", "Lag"],
"Select": ["Math", "Lag", "Null"],
"Lag": ["Math", "Null", "CHOP to"],
"CHOP to": ["Noise", "Transform", "Point"],
"Null": ["CHOP to", "Parameter"],
"Sphere": ["Transform", "Material", "Merge"],
"Box": ["Transform", "Material", "Merge"],
"Grid": ["Noise", "Point", "Transform"],
"Point": ["Copy", "Transform", "Material"],
"Copy": ["Transform", "Material", "Merge"],
"Merge": ["Transform", "Material", "Render"],
"Material": ["Render", "Light"],
"Light": ["Render"],
"Render": ["Composite", "Level", "Out"],
"Particle": ["Force", "Attractor", "Collision", "Limit"],
"Force": ["Render", "Attractor", "Collision"],
"Attractor": ["Force", "Collision", "Render"],
"Collision": ["Force", "Limit", "Render"],
"Limit": ["Render", "Force"],
"Table": ["DAT to", "Select", "Convert"],
"DAT to": ["Point", "CHOP to", "Math"],
"Convert": ["Math", "Select"],
"Panel": ["Button", "Slider", "Container"],
"Button": ["Container", "Panel"],
"Slider": ["Container", "Panel"],
"Container": ["Panel"],
"OSC In": ["Convert", "Select", "Table"],
"Timer": ["Count", "Math", "Trigger"],
"Count": ["Math", "Select", "Trigger"],
"Trigger": ["Count", "Math", "Event"],
"GLSL": ["Level", "Composite", "Out", "Feedback"],
"Lookup": ["Level", "Composite", "Out"],
"Switch": ["Level", "Out", "Composite", "Null"],
"NDI In": ["Level", "Transform", "Composite"],
"NDI Out": [],
"Window": [],
"Instance": ["Material", "Render"],
"Extrude": ["Transform", "Material"],
"Circle": ["Extrude", "Transform", "Copy", "Merge"],
"Line": ["Transform", "Copy", "Extrude"],
"Rectangle": ["Transform", "Composite", "Level"],
"Constant": ["Math", "Merge", "Null", "Lag"],
"Filter": ["Math", "Lag", "Null"],
"Pattern": ["Math", "Lag", "Null"],
"Serial": ["Select", "Filter", "Math"],
"Script": ["Table", "Null"],
"Replicator": ["Container"],
"SOP to": ["Noise", "Transform", "Point"]
},
"workflow_categories": {
"Video Processing": ["Movie File In", "Video Device In", "Transform", "Level", "Blur", "Composite"],
"Audio Processing": ["Audio Device In", "Audio Spectrum", "Audio Filter", "Audio Dynamics", "Beat"],
"3D Graphics": ["Sphere", "Box", "Grid", "Transform", "Material", "Light", "Render"],
"Particle Systems": ["Particle", "Force", "Attractor", "Collision", "Limit"],
"Data Processing": ["Table", "DAT to", "Convert", "Select", "Math"],
"User Interface": ["Panel", "Button", "Slider", "Container"],
"Control Systems": ["MIDI In", "OSC In", "Timer", "Count", "Trigger"],
"Effects": ["Noise", "Feedback", "Bloom", "Edge", "Chroma Key", "GLSL", "Lookup"],
"Streaming": ["NDI In", "NDI Out", "Video Stream In", "Video Stream Out"],
"Output": ["Out", "Movie File Out", "Audio Device Out", "Render", "NDI Out", "Window"]
},
"operator_purposes": {
"Movie File In": "Load video files from disk",
"Video Device In": "Capture live video from cameras or devices",
"Transform": "Scale, rotate, translate, and manipulate geometry or images",
"Level": "Adjust brightness, contrast, and color levels",
"Blur": "Apply blur effects to images",
"Composite": "Combine multiple images or layers",
"Audio Device In": "Capture live audio input",
"Audio Spectrum": "Analyze audio frequency spectrum",
"Sphere": "Generate 3D sphere geometry",
"Render": "Render 3D scenes to 2D images",
"Particle": "Generate particle systems",
"Force": "Apply physics forces to particles",
"Noise": "Generate procedural noise patterns",
"Math": "Perform mathematical operations on data",
"Out": "Output final result to display or recording",
"Null": "Pass-through placeholder for clean references and exports",
"Switch": "Switch between or crossfade multiple inputs",
"Ramp": "Generate gradient textures for lookups and masking",
"GLSL": "Execute custom GLSL shader programs",
"Constant": "Define named channels with static values",
"Lag": "Smooth or delay channel values over time",
"Filter": "Apply smoothing and filtering to CHOP data",
"Select": "Select specific channels from a CHOP",
"Merge": "Combine channels or geometry from multiple sources",
"NDI In": "Receive video over NDI network",
"NDI Out": "Send video over NDI network",
"Instance": "GPU-instanced rendering of geometry",
"Window": "Open a window for output display",
"Replicator": "Dynamically create component copies from data",
"Timer": "Precise timing and sequencing control",
"Text": "Display text or hold text/script content",
"Lookup": "Map input values through a color lookup table",
"Feedback": "Create recursive feedback loops for effects"
}
}