Master the Anthropic Connectors Directory: TDMCP Submission Guide

Master the Anthropic Connectors Directory: TDMCP Submission Guide

This guide is an authoritative reference for submitting the TDMCP as a Codex Desktop Extension within the Anthropic Connectors Directory. It is designed specifically for developers who are drafting, checking, or fixing submissions. Understanding the submission process is crucial, as it defines the necessary paths and form fields, identifies factors leading to rejection, and details compliance requirements for local-only extensions.

What this skill does

• Explains the two distinct submission paths for connecting tools to the Anthropic Connectors Directory.
• Clarifies why the TDMCP is categorized as a Desktop Extension rather than a remote connector.
• Provides detailed instructions on completing the correct submission form and avoiding common pitfalls.
• Defines compliance requirements, emphasizing the local-only operational nature of the TDMCP.

Who it is for

• Developers and technical teams working with AI coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex.
• Project managers overseeing AI integration projects who require precise documentation for tool submission pipelines.
• Software engineers tasked with extending Codex capabilities through verified extensions.

Use cases

• A developer needs to submit the TDMCP to the Anthropic Connectors Directory and ensures it's classified correctly as a Desktop Extension.
• A technical writer preparing documentation for AI tools requires a comprehensive understanding of the submission process outlined in the codex marketplace guidelines.
• A compliance officer reviews extension submissions for adherence to local-only requirements and rejection-causing gates.

Technical details

• Applicable for TDMCP, which operates as a Node/stdio server connected to a Python bridge within TouchDesigner using a local address (127.0.0.1:9980).
• The guide focuses solely on the Desktop Extension submission path, avoiding aspects related to remote hosting and OAuth configurations.
• Integrates with the Codex platform, offering a streamlined method for tool visibility in the Anthropic Connectors Directory.

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