Actor Critic Thinking + BoltAI: Complete MCP Integration

Actor Critic Thinking is a MCP server that Actor-critic thinking for performance evaluation.

When integrated with BoltAI, you can:

• Alternate between actor and critic viewpoints for comprehensive evaluation
• Structured multi-round analysis with progress tracking
• Multi-dimensional performance evaluation framework

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Actor Critic Thinking in BoltAI, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• Actor Critic Thinking will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use Actor Critic Thinking tools directly in BoltAI
• All Actor Critic Thinking capabilities will be available for your workflows
• Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Node.js
• npm
• TypeScript support
• BoltAI installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (macOS)

Installation

Step 1: Install Actor Critic Thinking

Install using npm:

npx -y mcp-server-actor-critic-thinking

Verify installation:

npx mcp-server-actor-critic-thinking --help

Configuration

Step 2: Configure BoltAI

1. Open BoltAI settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add Actor Critic Thinking server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use Actor Critic Thinking in BoltAI:

Product Name Evaluation

Analyze effectiveness of noise-canceling headphone product name

Ask BoltAI: "Evaluate the product name "SilentMax Pro" for noise-canceling headphones using actor-critic analysis"

Expected Result: Multi-round analysis alternating between creative appreciation and practical critique of the name

Marketing Campaign Assessment

Evaluate marketing campaign concept from multiple perspectives

Ask BoltAI: "Analyze our "Digital Transformation Made Simple" campaign using 5 rounds of actor-critic evaluation"

Expected Result: Comprehensive evaluation covering creative impact, practical implementation, and market effectiveness

Feature Development Review

Assess new software feature proposal

Ask BoltAI: "Use actor-critic thinking to evaluate the proposed "Smart Auto-Save" feature for our text editor"

Expected Result: Balanced analysis of feature benefits, technical challenges, and user experience implications

Business Strategy Evaluation

Analyze strategic business decision with structured feedback

Ask BoltAI: "Apply actor-critic analysis to our plan for expanding into the European market"

Expected Result: Systematic evaluation of opportunities, risks, and implementation considerations

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch BoltAI
2. Verify Actor Critic Thinking is available in the tools list
3. Test basic Actor Critic Thinking functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Invalid Total Thoughts Parameter

Symptoms: Parameter validation errors, Odd number requirement failures

Cause: totalThoughts parameter must be odd number ≥3

Solution:

• Ensure totalThoughts is an odd number (3, 5, 7, etc.)
• Use minimum value of 3 for basic analysis
• Verify parameter is numeric, not string
• Check parameter validation in client configuration

Role Parameter Not Recognized

Symptoms: Invalid role errors, Perspective switching failures

Cause: Role parameter must be exactly "actor" or "critic"

Solution:

• Use exact values: "actor" or "critic"
• Check for typos or case sensitivity issues
• Ensure role alternates between rounds
• Verify role matches current thought number

Evaluation Sequence Broken

Symptoms: Out of sequence errors, Round tracking failures

Cause: thoughtNumber not matching expected sequence or round progression

Solution:

• Start thoughtNumber at 1 for first round
• Increment thoughtNumber for each subsequent round
• Ensure thoughtNumber ≤ totalThoughts
• Reset sequence for new evaluation sessions

TypeScript Compilation Errors

Symptoms: Build failures, Type definition errors

Cause: Missing TypeScript dependencies or configuration issues

Solution:

• Install TypeScript: npm install -g typescript
• Verify tsconfig.json configuration
• Install type definitions: npm install @types/node
• Clear build cache: npm run clean && npm run build

Installation Failed

Symptoms: Download errors, Installation not completing

Cause: macOS security settings or corrupted download

Solution:

• Check macOS security preferences allow app installation
• Re-download installer from official website
• Try installing via Homebrew as alternative
• Ensure sufficient disk space and admin permissions

MCP Server Not Found

Symptoms: Server command not found, Path errors

Cause: Server not installed or not in PATH

Solution:

• Verify MCP server installation using Terminal
• Use absolute path to server executable
• Check server executable permissions (chmod +x)
• Test server command from Terminal first

Connection Fails

Symptoms: Server status shows disconnected, Connection timeout

Cause: Server configuration or environment issues

Solution:

• Check server configuration parameters
• Verify environment variables are set correctly
• Restart BoltAI after configuration changes
• Check macOS firewall and security settings

Tools Not Available in Conversation

Symptoms: Server connected but tools not accessible, Limited functionality

Cause: Tool registration or permission issues

Solution:

• Verify server implements MCP protocol correctly
• Check BoltAI permissions for tool access
• Restart conversation or create new chat session
• Review server logs for tool registration errors

Actor Critic Thinking not appearing in BoltAI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Actor Critic Thinking installation
• Restart BoltAI
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Actor Critic Thinking is integrated with BoltAI:

• Explore all Actor Critic Thinking capabilities through BoltAI
• Check out other MCP servers that work with BoltAI
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to Actor Critic Thinking development

Need Help?

• Search for Actor Critic Thinking documentation
• Check the BoltAI MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions